DILG to ask additional funds to extend contact tracers contracts
DILG was able to re-hire only 15,000 contact tracers under a six-month contract this year. .....»»
2 Best Ways to Save Up for Something
Sometimes, you find yourself unable to afford something you desire. While resorting to debt might seem convenient, it’s far from ideal. Saving money is a superior alternative, albeit challenging. Often, the struggle lies in maintaining savings, as funds intended for one purpose end up diverted elsewhere. We’re all familiar with the difficulty of saving money. […].....»»
SEC formally asks NTC to block Binance
In a letter to the NTC, SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino says Binance 'poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos'.....»»
Bills vs online piracy to be prioritized with public hearing
Two legislative measures granting additional capability to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in curbing online content piracy will be tackled during the recess of the Senate sessions......»»
‘No new taxes likely until 2028’
The stance of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto against new taxes could extend until the end of the administration as the government will try to focus on improving tax collection efficiency first......»»
DILG, PNP preparing for Teves return
Both the Department of Justice and the Philippine National Police are making preparations to secure the detention of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. once he arrives from East Timor where he was arrested on Thursday after months in hiding......»»
Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»
BDO funds 28 green projects from P52.7 billion bond proceeds
Around 28 green projects benefitted from the first ASEAN sustainability bond issuance of BDO Unibank Inc. in January 2022, bolstering the bank’s sustainability commitment......»»
DILG considers review, moratorium on protected areas dev’t.
DILG considers review, moratorium on protected areas dev’t......»»
Jobstreet by SEEK Releases 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report
As the employment landscape starts to rapidly evolve, the newly released Jobstreet by SEEK 2024 Hiring, Compensation and Benefits Report revealed that more companies are open to offering new forms of compensation and benefits to attract and retain top talents. This resulted in additional benefits, shifted priorities, and most notably, salary increases. To obtain this […].....»»
TIIC taps Vivant unit for additional solar capacity
Cebu-based manufacturing firm Treasure Island Industrial Corp. has partnered with Corenergy, a subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corp., to boost the solar generation capacity of its packaging division by 729.3 kilowatt peak......»»
Baciwa-PrimeWater vows to deliver additional water supply
Baciwa-PrimeWater vows to deliver additional water supply.....»»
Recto revives plan to sell NAIA assets
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has revived plans to sell the assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and turn it into a new business district to generate additional revenues for state coffers......»»
Grab contributes up to 0.3 percent to GDP – study
Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines contributes as much as 0.3 percent to the economy, as a peso spent on the platform generates an additional P3.42 in output, according to a recent report......»»
Unprogrammed appropriations boosted 2023 budget by P374 billion
The government has included a P374-billion additional program, on top of the P5.268 trillion national budget in 2023, the bulk of which were unprogrammed appropriations......»»
Jollibee plans to sell up to P8-B in preferred shares
Jollibee announced its plan to sell an additional 5 million to 8 million preferred shares at P1000/share, in a follow-on offering to raise between P5 billion and P8 billion......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 09 March 2024
Marawi votes on 3 additional barangays CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 09 March) – Voters in Marawi City on Saturday went to polling precincts to vote on the proposal to create three more barangays. The Commission on Elections held a security command conference Friday morning in Marawi for the March 9 plebiscite. Comelec chair George […].....»»
Recommendation for Older US Adults to Receive Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that older adults in the United States receive another COVID-19 shot, even if they.....»»
Lotto 6/42 P15M leap day draw jackpot won by lone bettor
MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor became the 7th winner of the Lotto 6/42 in February with the additional day of the leap year proving to be an auspicious one for the one who bagged the P15 million jackpot on that day’s draw. The lone bettor managed to guess correctly the winning combination 05-21-03-33-30-41 on.....»»
Executive dep’t proposes additional budget of P963M
Executive dep’t proposes additional budget of P963M.....»»
Philex unit secures $70 million funding for Silangan mine
A wholly owned subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. has secured an additional $70 million funding for the development and operation of its Silangan mine project in Surigao del Norte......»»