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Tuesday, January 01, 2008 |
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Price increases seen to accelerate
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2008 agri goal set at record
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THE government has set a record growth target
for the Philippine farm
sector this year. In a recent meeting of the National Economic and
Development Authority (NEDA) board, Agriculture Undersecretary
Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras said that a 6-percent to 7-percent expansion
this year is achievable. This is higher than last year’s target
range of 4.5 percent to 5 percent.
Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap earlier said
that if the weather holds, the agency is comfortable with hitting
the target growth last year.
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Smart subsidiary seeks to acquire Mindanao telco
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THE wireless broadband unit of Smart
Communications Inc. is seeking regulatory approval for its bid to
acquire a Mindanao-based telecom company.
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TransCo may tap third-party providers
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THE Philippines’ lone power grid may tap other
providers of ancillary services after securing the green light from
the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
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SLEX rehab fails to secure tax holiday
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SOUTH Luzon Tollway Corp. (SLTC) failed to
secure a tax holiday for its rehabilitation of the South Luzon
Expressway (SLEX).
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Conversion of coal-fed plants mulled
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THE Department of Energy (DOE) is mulling over the conversion of
existing coal-fed power plants of the National Power Corp. (Napocor)
into natural gas-fired facilities given the challenges posed by
climate change.
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Low-cost housing, mine firms ready to list in H2
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THE investment-banking arm of the SM group said
three companies are set to sell shares to the public for the first
time in the second half of this year.
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BIZZFIZZ
By Rene Martel
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Zubiri gets tough on poachers
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THE sport of hunting, together with illegal logging, is a major
threat to the distinct flora and fauna of the Philippines.
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