DBP lends P2 billion for Palawan infrastructure projects
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines has extended a P2-billion loan financing to the local government of Palawan for vital public infrastructure projects including the upgrade of road network......»»
Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs’ bid to dismiss raps
The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008......»»
ADB lends P2.4 billion to iSON for buildup of telco towers
The Asian Development Bank is extending P2.4 billion in loans to iSON Tower Limited Inc. to bankroll the construction and operation of 800 shared telecommunication towers in the country......»»
Maya Bank lends P2.75 billion to fintech firm Tala
Philippine digital lender Maya Bank has signed a loan channeling partnership with global financial technology firm Tala, providing P2.75 billion of loan capital to the fintech company......»»
BPI lends fresh P7 billion to Home Credit Philippines
Bank of the Philippine Islands has extended an additional P7 billion loan to Home Credit Philippines, making it the financing firm’s biggest lender......»»
NEA lends over P1 billion to power coops in 2023
Loans extended by the National Electrification Administration to electric cooperatives nationwide exceeded the P1-billion mark in 2023......»»
Philippines urged to accelerate development of sustainable infrastructure
The Philippines needs to work double time in building sustainable infrastructure given its high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change and weather disturbances, Singapore-based project facilitation office Infrastructure Asia said......»»
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,.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»
Government jacks up infrastructure spending to P1.2 trillion in 2023
The government jacked up its infrastructure spending last year, hitting P1.2 trillion and effectively surpassing its programmed allocation on the back of faster disbursements for major transport and road projects, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»
NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init
Ayon sa Pagasa, ang temperatura na aabot sa 42 hanggang 51 degrees Celsius ay nasa ilalim ng kategoryang “danger” ng mga heat index. The post NAIA, Palawan sapol ng `danger’ level sa init first appeared on Abante......»»
Palawan lawmaker Salvame, 76
Palawan first district Rep. Edgardo Salvame has died. He was 76......»»
Illegal wildlife trader nabbed in Palawan
A suspected illegal wildlife trader was arrested in Taytay, Palawan on Saturday......»»
Jessy Mendiola wore 7 bridal outfits at Palawan church wedding with Luis Manzano
Celebrity couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola marked their third anniversary since tying the knot by holding a church wedding at a resort in Coron, Palawan......»»
Jessy, Luis gikasal sa simbahan sa exclusive resort sa Palawan
Sa ikaduha nga higayon, nagpakasal sila si Jessy Mendiola ug Luis Manzano niadtong adlaw nga Huwebes, Pebrero 15. Ang espisyal kaayo nga seremonya nahitabo sa simbahan sa usa ka exclusive resort sa Coron, Palawan. Didto sa maong panagtigum ang mga ginikanan ni Luis nga sila si Edu Manzano ug Vilma Santos ug ang iyang stepfather.....»»
Jessy, Luis ikinasal na sa simbahan, ginanap sa exclusive resort sa Palawan
IKA nga nila, “love is sweeter the second time around.” Kaya naman, sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay muling ikinasal ang celebrity couple na sina Jessy Mendiola at Luis Manzano! Naganap ang wedding sa simbahan sa isang exclusive resort sa Coron, Palawan noong February 15. Ayon sa report ng evening newscast na “TV Patrol,” ang nag-officiate ng.....»»
7 missing passengers rescued after boat capsizes off Palawan waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued seven individuals last Friday after their motorbanca capsized in the vicinity waters off Isla Verde, Roxas, Palawan......»»
US provides additional P28M to strengthen environmental law enforcement in Palawan
US provides additional P28M to strengthen environmental law enforcement in Palawan.....»»
10 reasons to visit this tropical paradise in Port Barton, Palawan
Palawan. The last frontier. Nature’s haven at its best......»»