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Ralph Recto sworn in as new Secretary of Department of Finance

House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto [link] was sworn in as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance on Friday, replacing the former Secretary, Benjamin Diokno, in a move that has been seemingly in the works for quite some time......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Ralph Recto named as new Finance secretary 

In a statement, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that he welcomes Recto’s appointment as the new Finance chief, remarking that Recto was known in the Senate as the “resident numbers genius.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Tough task ahead

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has welcomed the Manila International Airport Authority board’s move to award to the San Miguel Corp-SAC and Co. consortium the contract for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the largest solicited public-private partnership project under the administration of President Marcos......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

No nonsense

The Ease of Doing Business has been defined as “the level of simplicity and efficiency with which businesses can operate within an economy.” It encompasses various aspects, including the economic landscape, finance, and legal framework......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Recto: No new tax on junk food, sweetened drinks

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is not inclined to impose additional consumption-based taxes such as on junk food and sweetened beverages as these measures can be inflationary, while the debt level remains manageable and does not warrant extra burden on Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Chinese military drone spotted flying close to the Philippines ahead of BrahMos delivery from India

Manila [Philippines], April 20 (ANI): A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was spotted flying in close proximity to the Philippines, ahead of preparations by the Southeast Asian country to receive the delivery of Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, The Eurasian Times reported. According to the report, the distinctive joined-wing shape of the WZ-7 drone caught the attention of Raffy Ti.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

PAGASA warns: Hotter days ahead in May

Prepare for hotter days and nights ahead, surpassing the already scorching heat as temperatures could reach over 40 degrees Celsius in the coming weeks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Easterlies persist nationwide bringing hotter days ahead — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies or warm winds blowing from the Pacific Ocean continue to dominate nationwide bringing hotter temperaturs in the days ahead. That is according to the state weather bureau. Even if there would be a possibility of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, hot and humid weather would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

NGCP completes backbone project in Visayas ahead of schedule

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has completed a backbone project in the Cebu-Negros-Panay area four days ahead of schedule, according to the Department of Energy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Adrian Lindayag opens up on HIV-positive diagnosis ahead of theater return

Actor Adrian Lindayag bared how testing positive for HIV set him on a path of bravery and fighting the stigma against the disease ahead of his return to the stage......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Employers urged to comply with holiday pay rules ahead of Araw ng Kagitingan, Eid’l Fitr

The attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment sent a reminder to employers about holiday pay regulations ahead of the upcoming Araw ng Kagitingan and Eid'l Fitr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Market slips ahead of US Fed meeting

Share prices pulled back yesterday as investors treaded with caution ahead of the policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

T-bill rates ease ahead of Fed meet

Rates for the government’s short-term securities eased for the second straight week ahead of the monetary policy decision of the US Federal Reserve......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

McLaren s Bustamante oozing with confidence ahead of F1 Academy season

Filipina racer Bianca Bustamante says her confidence is at an all-time high ahead of her second season in the F1 Academy with McLaren supporting her all the way this opening weekend at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

7 Tips to Help You Save on Your Next Travel Adventure

Traveling can be costly but it shouldn’t be. There are ways to capitalize on affordable prices in deals to help you save. But can you pay less during your travels? Here are some tips that can help you save on your next travel adventure: 1. Plan your trip ahead Prepare for your trip ahead of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

T-bill rates climb ahead of BSP meet

The government upsized its sale of short-term securities yesterday to P17 billion, even after rates picked up ahead of the policy decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this week......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

18 couples unite in group wedding ahead of Valentine s Day

18 couples unite in group wedding ahead of Valentine s Day.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

PSEi surges with strong foreign buying ahead of Lunar New Year break

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on Thursday due to strong foreign buying ahead of the long weekend. By the end of trading, the PSEi went up by 0.29 percent (20.12 points) to reach 6,850.16, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.21 percent (7.45 points) to 3,574.21. There will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

‘Terrific opportunities’ ahead for Philippines – US official

The Philippines is seen treading the right path with “terrific opportunities” ahead that make it eligible again to access grants that could help boost economic growth, a ranking US aid official said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Airline changes Singapore flight number to 1989 ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific changed one of its Singapore-bound plane's flight number to 1989, ahead of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's six "Eras Tour" concerts there in March......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024