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PEZA, BuCor sign agreement for ecozone development

MANILA: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) signed on Tuesday an agreement to establish economic zones on portions of land under BuCor.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by PEZA Director Gene…

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500K C. Visayas individuals get P2.4-B crisis aid

CEBU CITY: A total of PHP2.4 billion in cash assistance were distributed to over half a million individuals in Central Visayas who are in crisis situations in 2023, a social welfare official said on Tuesday.

Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director o…

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Over 173K farmers in Ilocos Region get cash aid

MALASIQUI: More than 74 percent of Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RFFA) beneficiaries in Ilocos Region have received their PHP5,000 cash assistance as of Jan. 30.

Department of Agriculture (DA) Ilocos Region information officer Vida Cacal, in a ph…

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PSEi down on profit-taking, peso weakens

MANILA: The local bourse recorded losses for two consecutive days, while the local currency finished weak on Tuesday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped 8.67 points to 6,622.01 level.

All Shares were flat closing at 3,487.71.

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