MANILA – The Asean member-states spearheaded by the Philippines has implement the Asean-Wide Self-Certification Scheme (AWSC) last September 20 to facilitate trade within the region. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sain in a statement that the AWSC aims to simplify the origin certification procedure for the claim and granting of lower duties or in most cases, tax free …

According to the Public Health Ministry, Universal Health Care System Gold-Card users will be able to visit medical services anywhere in the country with the initiative being piloted by the lower northeastern provinces beginning early next year. Currently, card holders receive direct attention and care at individual clinics and rehabilitation centers. According to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the scheme …