News: DA wants periodic review of agri tariffs

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

DA wants periodic review of agri tariffs

June 20, 2024

DA wants periodic review of agri tariffs

Amid industry stakeholders' apprehensions on an upcoming executive order, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing a periodic review of tariffs on agricultural products, rather than keeping fixed rates until 2028.

By Jordeene B. Lagare

Megawide P5-B bond offer gets go-ahead

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared Megawide Construction Corp.'s P5-billion bond offering that will allow tycoon Edgar Saavedra's company to expand its portfolio and refinance existing debt.

By Meg J. Adonis

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: a movie review

When I work with families, some shield the elderly, fearing that they cannot handle the shock of death. I respect this genuine concern, but the older generation are often stronger than we think.

By Queena Lee-Chua

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BIZ BUZZ

P20/kilo price goal for rice still on

By now, reality may have finally kicked in knowing that reducing rice prices to P20 per kilogram is as elusive as finding one's soulmate.But it seems like the Marcos administration is not giving up on that ambitious goal.

By Jordeene B. Lagare

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Fintech firm bets on robust loans to hit income goal

International Finance Corp. (IFC)-backed Salmon Group Ltd. is hoping to achieve an annual net income of $200 million (P10 billion) in the next three to five years driven by more robust lending. That profit target is based on Salmon's ambition to fatten its loan portfolio to $2 billion

By Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral

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