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Lawmaker proposes discounted fuel sales for public transport sector
Lawmaker proposes discounted fuel sales for public transport sector.....»»
Cebu City councilor proposes single pole policy
Cebu City councilor proposes single pole policy.....»»
Executive dep’t proposes additional budget of P963M
Executive dep’t proposes additional budget of P963M.....»»
Himamaylan proposes socialized housing collaboration with NHMFC
Himamaylan proposes socialized housing collaboration with NHMFC.....»»
Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief
INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»
RCBC credit cards now made from recycled PVC
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. has phased out single-use plastics and shifted to recycled polyvinyl chloride plastic in producing its credit cards as part of its efforts to lessen carbon emissions and promote sustainability......»»
Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act Implementing Rules Now Inked
The Inter-Agency Council Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act (TPB-IAC) officially signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on March 12, 2024, at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan Act or Republic Act 11962 implementing rules was signed by was signed by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | Misamis Oriental Updates, 31 January 2024
P12.75 billion ok’d for Laguindingan airport expansion The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) said it approved the expansion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, which has become the most overcrowded airport in the region. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan approved the “parameters, terms, and conditions of the upgrade of the airport,” Mindanao’s second busiest airport. The […].....»»
NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»
DepEd’s gradual shift to old school calendar gets support
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced the gradual shift to the old school calendar. The current school year, 2023-2024, will end on May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the start of the school year 2024-2025 will be July 29, 2024 and will end on May 16, 2025, according to Department Order No......»»
Jollibee ramps up shift to renewable energy
The Jollibee Group is ramping up its sustainability efforts this year with plans to bolster further the shift of its stores and manufacturing facilities to renewable energy......»»
Albay eyes 100 percent RE shift by 2030
The province of Albay in the Bicol Region said it plans to shift to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 to address power outages during extreme weather events......»»
Time to shift from mining now
With the current climate crisis, there is a need to radically shift our policies and programs. There is no “business as usual” with our unusual climate......»»
Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers
A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»
Biden proposes $128-M budget for EDCA projects — Pentagon chief
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that President Joe Biden is proposing a $128 million congressional allocation to fund projects at Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites in the Philippines, according to the Presidential Communications Office......»»
Higher education and how to improve it
The joint resolution of the House and the Senate proposes to amend the restrictive provisions of the 1987 Constitution by adding the phrase, “Unless provided by law,” to the general provisions of Article XIV, Paragraph 2, which provides that all educational institutions shall be owned solely by citizens and corporations or associations at least 60 percent owned by Filipinos......»»
Yael Yuzon proposes to wife Karylle on It s Showtime
Sponge Cola frontman Yael Yuzon proposed to wife Karylle on live television......»»
Israel proposes Palestinian-run ‘humanitarian pockets’ in Gaza
Israel plan 'humanitarian pockets' in districts of the Gaza Strip from which Hamas has been expelled, but that their ultimate success would hinge on Israel achieving its goal of destroying the Islamist faction.....»»
PLDT proposes $3 million settlement in US budget mess suit
Integrated telco PLDT Inc. has proposed to settle $3 million, or around P165 million, to resolve a class action suit filed against it in the US over its budget fiasco......»»
DSWD plans to do away with seniors’ booklets
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday said it plans to do away with the purchase booklets that senior citizens use for record-keeping when availing themselves of discounts on medicines and other essential goods. A recent position paper by DSWD’s Program Management Bureau (PMB) proposes that the booklets—where drug store or supermarket staff note down.....»»