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Diokno turns over DOF helm to Recto

Secretary Ralph Recto started the ball rolling as he formally took over the helm of the Department of Finance, with former DOF chief and now Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno handing over the agency in a simple ceremony yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Diokno as Monetary Board member: I’m now cooling down

Former finance secretary Benjamin Diokno says he is now on a cooling down mode as he was sworn in as the last member of the Monetary Board......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

East Asia and Pacific to see moderate growth

The East Asia and the Pacific region is expected to have moderate growth this year amid headwinds from tight financial conditions and geopolitical rifts, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

‘Food tourism boosts local economy, farm production’

Food tours in this province have helped boost agricultural production and the local economy, according to farm owners and food producers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Cebu weather: Pagasa forecasts slightly to moderate conditions

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather is forecasted to be a continuation of slight to moderate conditions with potential heat index concerns in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province the weather bureau based in Mactan said. In its issued weather outlook on May 18, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Chinese economy to moderate in 2024: ADB

Manila [Philippines], April 12 (ANI): The Chinese economy is forecast to grow 4.8 per cent in 2024, amid a recovery of household consumption, ongoing property market adjustment, and weak external demand, according to the latest report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The growth in the Asian economy is projected to moderate from a 5.2 per cent expansion last year. An uncertain external macroeconomic environme.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Road blocked following State Highway 2 crash, Waihi, Hauraki District

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near George Street, Waihi, Hauraki District.The crash was reported around 10:45am.One person is in a moderate to serious condition, and one person is in a moderate condition.The road is blocked, and diversions are in place, Motorists are advised to take the alternate route.EndsIssued by Police Media Centre .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

CTOO: Too early to tell lovers’ murder effect on city tourism

THE Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) says it is too early to presume the possible and direct effect on the tourism industry in the city of the recent bloody crime involving the deaths of real-life partners......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

30 proposals received since PPP Code took effect

The government has received up to 30 unsolicited proposals since the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code took effect......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

SC: Quiboloy arrest warrant remains in effect

The arrest order issued by the Senate against Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy is still in effect as the Supreme Court has yet to decide on the petition of the preacher asking the SC to stop the enforcement of the arrest......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

LTO: AO on electric vehicles still not in effect

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) clarified yesterday that an administrative order (AO) it issued requiring licensed drivers and the registration of electric bicycles and tricycles that will be driven on all public roads nationwide is still not in effect pending its publication......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Arrest order vs Quiboloy in effect – House panel

The order for the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOLC) pastor Apollo Quiboloy for contempt is already in effect, according to the House committee on legislative franchises......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Smoking: Research shows its lasting effect after quitting

Researchers are still discovering how smoking continues to harm people’s health even years after they quit, with a new study on Wednesday revealing tobacco’s lasting effect on the immune system. Despite the tobacco industry long fighting to conceal the dangers of smoking, tobacco is now known to kill more than eight million people globally a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Fish processors undergo food production training

Fish processors undergo food production training.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation

The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Misamis Oriental port seen to support higher food production goals — DA

The construction of a new port in Misamis Oriental is expected to support the government’s goal of increasing food production, as it is anticipated to enhance the trade capacity of the Mindanao region, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Philippines manufacturing output declines in March

MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Manufacturing production in the Philippines recorded a decline in March, reversing its growth momentum in the past months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) decreased by 1.7 percent and 0.8 percent in March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Honda hits 8 million production

Honda Philippines Inc. recently marked the production of its eight millionth motorcycle unit, an achievement celebrated during a production ceremony held at the HPI plant gym......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024