Businessmen pushing for holistic traffic management plan
Businesses is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to implement a holistic traffic management plan to provide soonest relief to commuters and motorists......»»
French ambassador fetes PeopleAsia awardees
French Ambassador Marie Fontanel hosted last week a reception for PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” awardees for 2024 in her official residence in Makati, with members of the diplomatic corps and top businessmen in attendance......»»
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.....»»
No lottery in PBA draft
A plan to hold a special no-order, computer-generated lottery for PBA draft applicants who would’ve been eligible to join at least four years earlier isn’t pushing through after all. According to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, any change in format will require approval from the Board of Governors and for the moment, the guidelines for the draft on July 14 remain the same as before, meaning the order will follow the reverse standings of the teams the previous season unless slots are traded......»»
Overseas businessmen show confidence in Hong Kong s business environment
HONG KONG, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A number of trade exhibitions were held in Hong Kong in April, attracting visitors worldwide who expressed their confidence in the business environment of Hong Kong. "Hong Kong is a very nice place. We are always happy to come," Belgian businesswoman Isolde Hanson said, adding that this was her first visit to Hong Kong after the pandemic. She had been to Hong Kong more than ten ti.....»»
Rumblings
They won’t say it in public but Filipino businessmen, including those behind some of the sprawling conglomerates in the country, are becoming increasingly worried over growing tensions between the Philippines and China......»»
EDITORIAL - Economic initiatives
While the two chambers of Congress duke it out over Charter change ostensibly to attract more foreign investments, local businessmen have listed 12 initiatives that they say can strengthen the economy......»»
Businessmen, more legal experts weigh in on Cha-cha
Foreign business leaders yesterday weighed in on proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution while legal luminaries said they see no need to change the Charter......»»
EDITORIAL — Pass-through fees
If the administration wants to tackle inflation and improve ease of doing business, it should scrutinize one of the contributors to high prices particularly of agricultural commodities, and a long-standing complaint of businessmen: pass-through fees collected from delivery trucks......»»
Private firms to bankroll P18 billion Pasig rehab
The country’s top businessmen are backing the government’s rehabilitation of the Pasig River, a vital waterway and prominent landmark and tourist attraction......»»
NEDA pushes phaseout of single-use plastic
The National Economic and Development Authority is pushing for the phaseout of single-use plastics and investments to improve waste management with the country’s total daily waste projected to rise to 194,138 metric tons by 2055......»»
Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents
Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents.....»»
Coldplay s Chris Martin thanks fans for braving Manila traffic
Even Coldplay frontman Chris Martin managed to find the funny side of Metro Manila, known for its horrendous traffic......»»
NegOcc LGUs to form technical working groups for water security plan
NegOcc LGUs to form technical working groups for water security plan.....»»
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»
Victorias City, NVC ink deal for nutrition program, master plan
Victorias City, NVC ink deal for nutrition program, master plan.....»»
Nat’l, local agencies in San Carlos plan for disasters, emergencies
Nat’l, local agencies in San Carlos plan for disasters, emergencies.....»»
Zambales becomes first-class province; Governor Ebdane reveals 5-year plan
Zambales has been gearing up for its P2.6 billion development project through a 10-point comprehensive plan for inclusive growth and progress.....»»
DA outlines EL Niño action plan for CL
DA outlines EL Niño action plan for CL.....»»
Philippines e-commerce traffic ranked 5th in East Asia
The Philippines ranked fifth in terms of e-commerce traffic in East Asia, according to a report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific......»»