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Rappler Talk: Chavit Singson’s bid for the 3rd telco slot
Join the discussion live on Wednesday, October 31, at 2 pmMANILA, Philippines – At least 9 companies have expressed interest in bidding for the 3rd major telecommunications slot in the country.Among...
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NAIA terminal fee to increase in April 2019
MANILA, Philippines – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal fee for international and domestic flights will be increased beginning the 2nd quarter of 2019.In a media briefing, Manila...
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Gov't allows 100% foreign ownership in 5 investment areas
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – President Rodrigo Duterte green-lighted a new list of investment areas where foreign ownership is limited or banned.The 11th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List is...
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After delay, Philippines, Japan to sign MRT3 rehab loan deal on November 7
MANILA, Philippines – After months of delay, the governments of the Philippines and Japan are set to sign a loan agreement for the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) on November...
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#AskTheTaxWhiz: Taxes for exporters
I'm a local manufacturer of garments and I'm planning on exporting them. I read that importers are required to pay value-added tax (VAT) even if they are below the threshold. Are exporters similar?...
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DOTr targets Metro Manila Subway groundbreaking by December 2018
MANILA, Philippines – Transportation officials are fast-tracking the selection of a contractor for the groundbreaking of the multibillion-peso Metro Manila Subway in December.Railways Undersecretary...
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Inflation likely peaked in Q3 2018 – Bangko Sentral
MANILA, Philippines – Economists of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projected inflation has peaked in the 3rd quarter of the year, due to the absence of further price shocks.The BSP's Department...
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Davao airport goes high-tech with electronic gates
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Eva Pichon, a vacationing OFW from Hongkong, exclaimed: "Yes, we're now hi-tech!"Pichon and at least a dozen other Filipinos on Wednesday, October 31, became the first batch...
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Chavit Singson promises cheapest 3rd telco service
MANILA, Philippines – Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson is confident that his consortium will win in the bidding for the 3rd major telecommunications player and can deliver the cheapest...
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Cauayan Airport to reopen on November 2
MANILA, Philippines – The Cauayan Airport in Isabela, whose passenger terminal was badly damaged by Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) early this week, will reopen on Friday, November 2. This is "to ensure that our...
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PH slips 11 notches in World Bank's ease of doing business ranking
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines slid 11 notches in the World Bank's 2019 Ease of Doing Business report.The report said the Philippines placed 124th out of 190 economies, largely due to higher...
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2 Build, Build, Build projects can leave thousands homeless – De Lima
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Leila de Lima called on her colleagues on Sunday, November 4, to investigate two Build, Build, Build projects that she warns could displace around 180,000 families in...
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Agricultural damage from Typhoon Rosita hits P1.85 billion
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Rosita (Yutu) resulted in at least P1.85 billion in agricultural damage, said the Department of Agriculture's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center...
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Coffee industry pioneers honored for achievements
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coffee Board (PCB) on October 26 honored the industry's pioneers through the 1st Coffee Cup of Distinction Awards.The PCB conferred the distinction on a...
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LOOK: The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – A modern intermodal terminal is set to service commuters between Metro Manila and nearby provinces in Calabarzon.Dubbed the Philippines' "first landport," the Parañaque...
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LOOK: Grab launches premium tricycle service
MANILA, Philippines – Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines launched a premium service for tricycles, in partnership with AutoItalia Philippines, the local distributor of 3-wheeled Piaggio Ape...
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Duterte inaugurates Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 5, inaugurated the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).The PITX is the Philippines' first "landport," which offers...
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Inflation steady at 6.7% in October 2018
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – Inflation or the increase in the prices of goods remained steady in October at 6.7%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced on Tuesday, November 6.The...
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PT&T calls 3rd telco criteria 'unfair,' files petition vs NTC
MANILA, Philippines – Just a day before the bidding for the 3rd major telecommunications player slot, the Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (PT&T) asked the court to clarify a...
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NOW Telecom loses bid vs contentious 3rd telco provisions
MANILA, Philippines – The bidding for the 3rd major communications player slot will push through as scheduled and without changes to its rules, as a court denied the appeal of NOW Telecom questioning...
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