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Gap between Philippines women, men has improved – expert
The gap between women and men has improved as the Philippines ranked 16th in the Global Gender Gap Index, according to one of the speakers during the recent Women’s Day webinar organized by environmental group BAN Toxics......»»
Budget-friendly travel hacks: How Filipinos can plan a memorable vacation on a budget
Budget-friendly travel hacks: How Filipinos can plan a memorable vacation on a budget.....»»
Budget officers in CV undergo financial management training
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 600 budget officers in Central Visayas underwent Public Financial Management (PFM) Training in Cebu last month. The initiative, led by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in collaboration with the Association of Local Budget Officers-Central Visayas Inc., took place at a hotel in Mandaue City. This training was a.....»»
Government budget back to deficit in February
The government reverted back to a budget deficit in February after a quick surplus at the start of the year, but a narrower gap can still be expected as the tax season draws near......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 1
MANILA -- The Philippine government's budget deficit increased to 164.7 billion pesos (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the country's Bureau of the Treasury said Monday. "The wider budget gap stemmed from the 22.14 percent year-over-year increase in expenditures, matched with moderate revenue growth of 5.73 percent," the bureau said. With the February turnout, the bureau said the year-to-date fiscal balan.....»»
Hindi tita, ate lang : Leren Bautista, Ricci Rivero dismiss age gap criticisms
Beauty queen-politician Leren Bautista and basketball player Ricci Rivero just laughed at comments about the age gap in their relationship......»»
Yellow Cab launches Half Moon Pizza
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. introduces Half Moon Pizza, a “just-for-you” size ideal for solo diners and available in Pepperoni and Hawaiian flavors for only P159.00. This budget-friendly alternative is designed for solo diners on a tight budget and is perfect for budget-conscious individuals or someone looking for a lighter meal. Yellow Cab’s Half Moon Pizzas.....»»
‘4Ps registered P9 billion deficit due to budget cuts’
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the government had already registered a “budget deficit” of P9 billion after Sen. Imee Marcos slashed its budget by P13 billion......»»
EDITORIAL — ‘Very rotten’
A process has long been in place for the approval of the national budget. Malacañang, through the Department of Budget and Management, submits its proposed national expenditure program to Congress, and both chambers deliberate on the NEP to come up with their respective versions of the budget bill......»»
PH Allocates Over P32 Billion to Boost Workforce
The Philippine government has allocated billions of funds to enhance employment and livelihood programs in the 2024 budget. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary, Mina F. Pangandaman announced a substantial allocation of P32.720 billion under the Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The budget includes important initiatives spearheaded by the Department of […].....»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
Interim Budget: FICCI advocates measures in comprehensive budget recommendations for 2024-25
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has presented a set of comprehensive recommendations ahead of the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, outlining a strategic roadmap to fortify India's economic foundation. The proposals span a spectrum of sectors, ranging from public investments to support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), innovation.....»»
Interim Budget: FICCI advocates measures in comprehensive budget recommendations for 2024-25
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has presented a set of comprehensive recommendations ahead of the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, outlining a strategic roadmap to fortify India's economic foundation. The proposals span a spectrum of sectors, ranging from public investments to support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), innovation.....»»
Cebu City Council slashes Rama’s proposed P100B budget to P25B
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s proposed P100 billion budget for 2024 was reduced to P25 billion by the City Council, which overrode the mayor’s veto. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, vice chairperson of the council’s Committee on Budget and Finance, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 24, emphasizing that all provisions in the.....»»
State agencies have more time to spend 2024 budget
The Department of Budget and Management has given state agencies more time to obligate and disburse this year’s record P5.768-trillion budget......»»
Lambat Bitag Sasakyan confiscates over 7K vehicles since Sept 2022
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) announced that it has already confiscated a total of 7,054 vehicles from September 16, 2022 to February 25, 2024, continuously strengthening the police campaign known as Oplan Lambat Bitag Sasakyan......»»
Lambat Bitag Sasakyan confiscates over 7K vehicles since Sept 2022
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) announced that it has already confiscated a total of 7,054 vehicles from September 16, 2022 to February 25, 2024, continuously strengthening the police campaign known as Oplan Lambat Bitag Sasakyan......»»
Big Dome, MOA eyed for FIVB world meet
The Philippines will be the only second Asian country, next to Japan, to host the FIVB Men’s World Championship when the 32 best teams in the world converge on local soil to duke it out for the coveted volley crown on Sept. 12 to 28 next year......»»
SMC’s P1.03-trillion gift
Sept. 15, 2024 will be a watershed date for millions of Filipino travelers, for Philippine tourism and indeed for the country’s economy in general......»»
Gawilan, Otom earn tickets to Paris
Tankers Ernie Gawilan and Angel Otom became the first two Filipinos to qualify to the Paris Paralympics slated Aug. 28 to Sept. 8......»»