World Bank loan awaited for fiber backbone final phase
STOCK PHOTO | Image from FreepikTHE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it hopes to obtain World Bank loans within three to four months to finance the remaining phases of the national fiber backbone project. “There are two loans for
Locator ACUVEX to set up shop in Cavite ecozone
Locator ACUVEX to set up shop in Cavite ecozone - BusinessWorld Online CAVITE.GOV.PHTHE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it signed a registration agreement with
EU delays effectivity date of deforestation regulation
DANIEL LINCOLN-UNSPLASHTHE European Commission has postponed the effectivity date of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to December 2026, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) said. The target date for the EUDR enforcement is two years after
PHL Aug. rice inventory rises ahead of 60-day import freeze
PHL Aug. rice inventory rises ahead of 60-day import freeze - BusinessWorld Online REUTERSTHE national rice inventory rose 24.7% year on year at the start
Canada FTA seen boosting PHL competitiveness
REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES and Canada are viewed as complementary markets well-suited for a free trade agreement (FTA), with a prospective deal expected to help the Philippines stay competitive with regional peers like Indonesia, Christopher A. Ilagan,
Farmers call for ‘appropriate’ technology after South Korean farm mechanization tieup
Farmers call for ‘appropriate’ technology after South Korean farm mechanization tieup - BusinessWorld Online DA.GOV.PHTHE Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said any foreign tieups in
Teacher licensing reforms urged to improve quality of instruction
BW FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE BUSINESS for Education (PBEd) said the government must reform the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) to ensure that only the most qualified and best-prepared candidates enter the profession. PBEd Executive Director Hanibal Camua said in a statement
Using AI responsibly and competitively
IN BRIEF: • Many C-suite executives may not fully understand consumer concerns regarding AI, which can create gaps in trust and hinder adoption. • Transparency in responsible AI practices is essential for enhancing consumer confidence and engagement with AI technologies. • A collaborative
FEU clinches first UAAP Season 88 win against Soaring Falcons
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY doused cold water on Adamson University’s last-ditch rally to escape with a breakthrough 64-58 win in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament — UAAP/JOAQUI FLORESGames on Wednesday(Mall of Asia Arena)7:30 a.m. – NUNS vs AdU (16U)9:30
UPHSD beats Lyceum, 73-61, shares NCAA lead
FACEBOOK.COM/GMASYNERGYGames on Tuesday(Filoil EcoOil Arena)8:30 a.m. – SSC-R vs AU (jrs/srs)2:30 p.m. – JRU vs EAC (srs/jrs) UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) drew strength from Mark Gojo Cruz and its rock-solid interior defense as it turned back Lyceum of