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How to Avoid Procrastination, A Must Read
Ever find yourself juggling tasks at the last minute, heart pounding as deadlines creep closer? Well, you’re not alone. Let’s chat about how to kick procrastination to the curb and make work life a bit smoother. Start by breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks. It’s like tackling a pizza slice instead of the whole pie. Trust […].....»»
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
“The whole concept of freedom of expression is to be able to say what you want even if it offends the other side. The government should encourage a greater culture of tolerance.” -- Special Rapporteur on Free Expression and Opinion Irene Khan The post UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PEACETALK: The Masbate landmining incident three years hence: “One country, two systems” of justice (4)
Last of four parts Questions on Revolutionary Justice Apart from leaning “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” about the Masbate landmining incident of 6 June 2021 that might have been helped by “a full and complete investigation” on the CPP-NPA-NDFP side of things, there are questions not only about the outcome, […].....»»
A whole of nation approach for our children
The Presidential Communications Office has reported that the Department of the Interior and Local Government will capacitate the Violence Against Women and Children desks to improve the handling of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children cases in barangays. For those who are not too familiar with the VAWC help desk, it is basically an area found within the barangay hall composed of certain fixtures that of course include a desk but also, and more importantly, a log book for purposes of record keeping of cases......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
DSWD supports DOT’s project to help disaster-hit tourism workers in Davao Region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is fully supportive of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Bayanihan sa Bukas na may Pag-asa para sa Turismo (BBMT) project aimed at providing the much-needed assistance to tourism workers in the Davao region affected by recent disasters. “This whole-of-government approach is in direct response to the instruction […].....»»
Whole-of-nation for WPS
On the initiative of Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, local government units facing the South China Sea will be tapped as areas pivotal to the whole-of-nation protection of our country’s sovereign rights in and around our own West Philippine Sea......»»
OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet
With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations held recently......»»
T-bond rates up slightly
The government borrowed P30 billion from the domestic debt market at a slightly higher rates ahead of the policy decision of the US Federal Reserve......»»
BOP shortfall narrows to $196 million in February
The Philippines registered a balance of payments shortfall of $196 million in February, its second straight month of deficit, as the government settled more foreign debt obligations last month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»
BOP swings to deficit in January
The country’s balance of payments swung to a deficit of $740 million in January, the highest in almost a year, as the government paid its foreign currency debt obligations......»»
Government borrowings down 31 percent to P89 billion in April
The government slashed its borrowings by a little over 30 percent to P89 billion in April, following declines in debt from both the domestic and foreign markets......»»
BOP swings to deficit in April 2024
The central bank attributed the outflows to the national government’s net foreign currency withdrawals from its deposits with the BSP to “settle its foreign currency debt obligations and pay for its various expenditures.”.....»»
Debt-to-GDP ratio remains above int’l threshold at 60.2%
The country’s outstanding debt as a share to the overall economy slightly eased in the first quarter, but remained above the internationally accepted threshold, with the government urged to be on a serious lookout for more revenue sources......»»
Higher GOCC remittances to help reduce debt – Marcos
Higher remittances from government-owned or controlled corporations will help cut the country’s borrowings and avoid the imposition of higher taxes, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Debt payments decline to P294 billion in February
The Marcos administration reduced its debt service to P294 billion in February amid the decline in the payment for the loan principal borrowed by the government......»»
Liza Soberano diretso sinehan para manood ng ‘I Am Not Big Bird’
NAGPAKITA ng suporta ang aktres na si Liza Soberano sa comeback movie ni Enrique Gil na “I Am Not Big Bird”. Sa kanyang Instagram story ay ibinandera nito ang kanyang panonood sa sinehan ng naturang pelikula bilang support sa kanyang dyowa. Chika ni Liza, agad itong dumiretso sa sinehan mula sa airport pagkabalik ng Pilipinas.....»»
5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»
Railways to progress
All this talk about separating Mindanao, the so-called Land of Promise, from the rest of the republic puts the spotlight once more on the island which, with its vast resources, had the potential to feed the whole country – at least once upon a time in decades past......»»
Senate to start tackling economic Cha-cha
With the Commission on Elections indefinitely suspending all proceedings related to the people’s initiative, the Senate will convene on Wednesday the committee of the whole to tackle the proposal to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»