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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 14
MANILA -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunication infrastructure,.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 14
MANILA -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunication infrastructure,.....»»
Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’
Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities in the West Philippine Sea......»»
RTWPB-7 okays P500 wage hike for Kasambahays
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU- A good news for domestic workers or kasambahays in Central Visayas. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) has approved a proposal to increase their monthly wages by P500. From a minimum wage of P5, 500 per month, those who are working in chartered cities and first class municipalities in the.....»»
PNP revokes Quiboloy’s gun permits
According to Fajardo, PNP Chief Rommel Marbil has approved the recommendation to revoke Quiboloy's license to own and possess firearms which has been previously recommended by the PNP's Firearms and Explosives Office......»»
President Marcos OKs DepEd’s basic education plan, other measures
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved on Thursday three priority projects, including a medium-term basic education plan and a higher project cost for a world-class cancer center of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)......»»
Staying put
I am glad that our most trusted and approved top official remains at the helm of the Department of Education (DepEd). It is where Vice President Sara Duterte belongs......»»
NEDA OKs contract changes in UP-PGH Cancer Center PPP
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved the revised terms and cost of the Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project and two other initiatives intended to help accelerate the development of infrastructure and human capital......»»
Ecozone investments slip by 9% in 4 months
Total investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority reached nearly P30 billion in the first four months of 2024, a nine percent decline from P33.094 billion worth of projects cleared in the same period last year......»»
BDO declares a property dividend of Treasury shares
BDO revealed that its board of directors approved the declaration of a property dividend of BDO Treasury shares that will result from the “eventual merger of BDO and SM Keppel Land Inc.”.....»»
‘Provincial board OK’d salary of Eastern Samar contract workers’
The salary of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) employees in Eastern Samar was in accordance with the rate approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on the provincial government’s budgetary capacity, according to Gov. Ben Evardone......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, April 19
CAIRO -- The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of a special free zone to manufacture, maintain, and export marine yachts to meet standards on par with those of Europe and other international counterparts, according to a government statement. The special free zone, named the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats, will span 51,150 square meters south of Safaga town along the Red Sea coast, more.....»»
National anti-doping policy crafted
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development has approved a proposed bill, establishing a national anti-dopping policy in Philippine sports......»»
Foreign borrowings nearly halved in Q1
The public sector’s foreign borrowings approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas went down by 48 percent to $2.87 billion in the first quarter from $5.56 billion recorded a year ago......»»
Arthaland board approves P3-B preferred shares sale
The Arthaland board of directors approved a follow-on offering of up to P3 billion worth of preferred shares at P500/share......»»
San Miguel board approves P20-B bond issuance
San Miguel disclosed that its board of directors has approved a P20 billion issuance of fixed-rate Peso-denominated bonds......»»
OceanaGold listing moved to May 13
OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. moved its stock market debut by six days to May 13 from its original plan of May 7 after the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) board approved the miner’s P7.88 billion listing recently......»»
BSP approves more changes to forex rules
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has approved more amendments to its regulations to further facilitate the access of authorized agent banks to foreign exchange resources and streamline documentary requirements, procedures as well as reporting......»»
NEDA Board okays Php 17.9 B worth of new projects
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Dec. 16 (PNA) — The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Wednesday approved Php 17.9-billion worth of new projects. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma........»»
Mt. Apo as geological monument hurdles City Council 2nd reading
THE 20th City Council approved on second reading the declaration of Mount Apo as a geological monument during its session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»