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COA affirms disallowance of expenses by ex-PRA chair

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 02:18 PM

The COA proper has affirmed the notice of disallowance on expenses of up to P2.841 million made by former PRA chairperson Ramon Revilla, Sr. Read more »

Cynthia Villar fumes at PH Reclamation Authority: 'Sobra na 'to eh'

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 09 06:10 PM

During the Senate's deliberation on the proposed budget for 2023, Sen. Cynthia Villar took the opportunity to air her grievances against the PRA. Read more »

PRA orders forfeiture of reclaimed Coron property

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Posted at Jun 29 03:25 PM

The Philippine Reclamation Authority has forfeited in favor of the national government a portion of the controversial reclamation project in Coron. Read more »

Duterte urged to create Coron rehabilitation task force

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Updated as of May 24 02:10 PM

Environmental advocates called on President Duterte to create an inter-agency task force 'to restore the pristine beauty of Coron, Palawan.' Read more »

Clothes, shoes retailers among hardest hit by lockdown

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Updated as of Aug 09 01:58 PM

Non-essential retailers such as shoes and apparel brands are among the hardest hit by the new 2-week Metro Manila lockdown, the Philippine Retailers Association said Monday. Read more »

Philippine retailers cite PNoy's economic legacy

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Posted at Jun 25 06:00 PM

Former President Benigno Aquino III will be remembered for his "good governance" leadership which led to relatively high growth rates during his term, the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) said on Friday as the group mourned his untimely death. Read more »

P20 billion Cebu reclamation project gets govt approvals

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Posted at Jun 11 12:23 PM

The Philippine Reclamation Authority, partner developers and the local government of Minglanilla in Cebu have signed a "milestone" memorandum of agreement for the 100-hectare Ming-Mori reclamation project, Cebu Landmasters Inc said Friday. Read more »

Business groups back gov't push for e-commerce

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Posted at Mar 09 01:42 PM

Several business groups on Tuesday said they support the government's push to further promote and improve e-commerce in the country.  Read more »

Business groups back gov't push for e-commerce

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Updated as of Mar 09 02:04 PM

Several business groups on Tuesday said they support the government's push to further promote and improve e-commerce in the country.  Read more »

PH full economic recovery may take 4-5 yrs: Biz leaders

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 09:03 PM

Some business leaders warned of a slowed growth for the Philippines, saying full recovery could take four to five years if the country will not relax foreign ownership and accelerate consumption. Read more »

Palace: Chinese millennial 'retirees' in Philippines required to invest

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Posted at Oct 22 03:58 PM

Chinese millennials who are retiring in the Philippines are required to invest in businesses that employ Filipinos, Malacañang said Thursday, after senators criticized the entry of the young foreigners.    Read more »

PRA may change required age for foreigners seeking to retire in PH

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 11:07 PM

Data from the PRA showed that 27,678 Chinese nationals have retired in the Philippines, making up over a third of foreign 70,000 retirees in the country. Read more »

Senators question presence of 35-yr-old Chinese 'retirees' in the Philippines

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 20 12:40 AM

MANILA (UPDATE) - Some senators on Monday questioned why the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) has been allowing 35-year-old Chinese nationals to enter the country as "retirees," saying it could be considered as a threat to national security. Read more »

Philippine Retail Association sees more retail jobs as holiday season approaches

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 11:27 AM

The Philippine Retailers Association said Tuesday there could be more jobs in the retail sector as demand increases in the run up to the Christmas season. Read more »