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Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is an innovative approach in artificial intelligence that combines the strengths of retrieval-based systems with generative models to create more responsive and intelligent AI systems. By integrating these two capabilities, RAG technology enhances the ability of
PSEi falls to 5,900 level after Trump’s steel tariffs
REUTERSTHE MAIN INDEX fell below the 6,000 mark anew on Tuesday as market sentiment was hit by US President Donald J. Trump’s move to hike tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 0.81%
Peso declines further as Trump raises tariffs on steel, aluminum
BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO dropped further on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened after US President Donald J. Trump raised import taxes on steel and aluminum. The local unit closed at P58.19 per dollar on Tuesday, weakening by 9.5 centavos from its
Nickel miners see ore export ban hurting PHL standing as supplier
REUTERSBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter NICKEL PRODUCERS said on Tuesday that the government should focus on easing the mining permit process and reduce production costs instead of imposing a mineral export ban, which it said will damage the Philippines’ standing
Procurement IRR to require video record of bidding
BW FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the new procurement law will require bidder conferences to be recorded on video for procurement exercises beyond a certain value. “To enhance the transparency
Kadiwa rice prices cut by P2-P3
A man arranges sacks of rice at a storage facility in Marikina City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSRICE PRICES at government-subsidized food markets will drop by as much as P3 starting on Wednesday, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The DA
2024 new RE capacity tops 794 megawatts
FREEPIKNEW renewable energy (RE) capacity hit a record 794.34 megawatts (MW) in 2024, exceeding the combined new capacity installed over the preceding three years, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). “With sustained collaboration, strategic investments, and policy support, we are
15 projects join PPP pipeline led by Davao airport
CAAPTHE GOVERNMENT has added 15 projects to its public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline, expanding the total to 176 projects valued at P2.47 trillion, the PPP Center said. Of the 15 new projects, four are national level while 11 are local. Six of the
Joint marketing of PHL, Cambodia as investment destinations proposed
REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINES and Cambodia should work together in attracting investment due to their complementary economies, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The Philippines and Cambodia can “work together to bring in investors from outside of the Philippines and Cambodia
Middle East mission pushing PHL exports of farm, fisheries products
REUTERSTHE departments of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Agriculture are leading a mission to the Middle East to seek out trade partnerships and expand access for Philippine agricultural and fisheries exports. “The mission aims to strengthen trade partnerships with Qatar, Jordan, Saudi