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Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031

The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy, ANZ Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

‘Philippines elevating to upper-middle income status next year’

The Philippines remains on track to become an upper-middle income economy in 2025, even as the government trimmed its economic growth target for this year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

DOF drops income tax hike for dividend income

The Department of Finance revised the proposed Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act to drop a planned increase in the income tax rate for dividend income......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Inflation likely breached upper 4 percent target in April

Headline inflation is expected to settle within the range of 3.5 to 4.3 percent in April, from a three-month high of 3.7 percent in March, possibly breaching the upper four percent target of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Upper Wawa Dam project now 93% complete

WawaJVCo Inc., a joint venture led by ports and casino tycoon Enrique Razon, has moved a step closer in completing its planned Upper Wawa Dam project, touted as the largest water supply dam to be constructed in the country in over 50 years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Not in aid for election

The well-intentioned ayuda of the government that targets to tide over inflation-impacted middle income families will remain under a cloud of uncertainty without an enabling law. In particular, this will be the fate of the P26.7-billion Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program that has become the bone of contention of lawmakers feuding over alleged use of the newest ayuda program of the government to push Charter change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Scholarship for agriculture students pushed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector

The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Cebuana Joanneesse Perez likely to play a different position with UP

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Joanneesse Gabrielle Perez may not be playing as a middle blocker with the University of the Philippines (UP) women’s volleyball team in the UAAP. The 18-year-old Cebuana volleyball standout shared this during her guesting at CDN Sportstalk (watch full video interview below article). Perez was awarded “Best Middle Blocker” in the Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Cebuana volleybelle Joanneesse Perez joins UP Maroons

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Stellar Cebuana middle blocker Joanneesse Perez confidently chose the University of the Philippines (UP) Women’s Volleyball Team Fighting Maroons for her college volleyball journey without any hesitation. The 18-year-old Perez, who is the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) “Best Middle Blocker” in the girls’ volleyball tournament, recently committed to the Fighting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

UK Government Severely Eroded Human Rights in 2023

(London, January 11, 2024) - The United Kingdom government's policies and practices both severely eroded domestic human rights protections and undermined its efforts to promote human rights globally in 2023, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024."T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Research for next-gen rice varieties to push through

AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) said that research for next-generation rice varieties or new rice varieties that are being bred by the Institution of Breeders will push through......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo

The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

SEC to work with Go on capital market reforms

The Securities and Exchange Commission has vowed to work closely with Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go to push reforms that would deepen the capital market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

US State Secretary Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 21 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported. Blinken's visit to Jeddah came as US President Joe Biden's administration was hoping it could convince Saudi Arabia to establish.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Lonelyville, USA: Three factors that make middle-aged adults in America more likely to be lonely

Middle-aged Americans are facing a loneliness epidemic compared to their European counterparts, a new report suggests. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, analyzed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

NAIA 4th worst in Asia, Middle East for business travel

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has been named as the fourth worst gateway in Asia and the Middle East by business class travelers, trailing its Southeast Asian counterparts that were adjudged as some of the best in the continent......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

“Ing Kamumulan, Libutad at Ing Kawakasan” (The Beginning, The Middle and The End)

“Ing Kamumulan, Libutad at Ing Kawakasan” (The Beginning, The Middle and The End).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024