Government infrastructure spending scaled up to P121 billion
The government increased its infrastructure spending by nearly seven percent to P121 billion from January to February compared to last year’s level on the back of higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»
RCBC auto, housing loans hit P121 billion
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) sustained its auto and housing loan portfolio last year, rising by 24 percent to P121 billion amid high demand......»»
Alternergy income reaches P121 million
The earnings of renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. reached P121.16 million for the first half of its fiscal year......»»
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......»»
Infrastructure spending hits lowest level in November
Government spending for infrastructure dropped to a year-low in November last year even after state agencies were ordered to catch up on their expenses to boost economic growth......»»
Japan recession: Scaled back spending helps push economy to where it is now
TOKYO — To grasp the dynamics that bumped Japan into recession and off its perch as the world’s third largest economy on Thursday, look no further than Risa Shinkawa’s dining habits. Unlike unionised workers at big manufacturers such as Toyota Motor, the 32-year-old aesthetician isn’t expecting a pay rise anytime soon. Rather, her salary has.....»»
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......»»
Jollibee spending P23 billion for capex
Jollibee Foods Corp. is spending as much as P23 billion this year to sustain its growth momentum after posting strong profitability in 2023......»»
Clark Water spending P5.6 billion for freeport service upgrade
Clark Water Corp., a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, is spending P5.56 billion to improve its services in the Clark Freeport Zone......»»
Tower companies pool in for 4G, 5G infrastructure
Two independent tower companies – Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corp. – are set to form a joint venture company for 4G and 5G mobile network infrastructure in the country......»»
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......»»
That extra step: How TV Patrol verified Rep. Paolo Duterte s questionable PHP51-billion infrastructure budget
CHEERS TO ABS-CBN's TV Patrol for its report that confirmed that Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte received a total of PHP51 billion for infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2022, when his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was still in o.....»»
Government arsenal spending up 420 percent but misses production target
The Government Arsenal increased its spending in 2023 by 420 percent, but still failed to meet its ammunition production target for the year, according to a report from the Commission on Audit......»»
Government urged to keep spending, avoid high surplus
The government should not keep a high surplus and instead continue to ramp up spending in order to meet the growing needs of the economy, an economist said......»»
DBM: Infrastructure, capital expenditures breach P1 trillion
Expenditures of the national government for infrastructure and other capital outlays grew to P1.02 trillion from January to November 2023 from only P861.8 billion in the same period in 2022, according to the Department of Budget and Management......»»
Spud to shrimp: Jorge Wieneke’s entrepreneurial journey with SM
Tokyo Tempura’s journey of growth, advocacy and partnership empowered by SM began with a simple idea that eventually scaled to over 100 stores in just a few years. Its originator, Jorge Wieneke, one of the co-founders of Potato Corner, shares insights into the Tokyo Tempura brand’s beginnings......»»
ALI spending P100 billion for projects this year
Ayala Land Inc, the listed property giant of the Ayala Group, is ramping up its investments this year with capital spending returning to pre-pandemic level......»»
President Marcos wants faster permit process for flagship infrastructure projects
To speed up the implementation of major infrastructure projects, President Marcos ordered government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to further simplify the permitting process for these developments to support the country’s continuing economic transformation......»»
US spending $7mn a year on seized Russian yacht
The luxury vessel worth $300 million was arrested in Fiji in 2022 The US government is spending more than $7 million a year to maintain a superyacht it seized from a sanctioned Russian businessman and that it is now seeking to sell, a court filing from Friday showed. The yacht, named 'Amade.....»»
Quick rollout of PPPs to boost economic growth
The rollout of more infrastructure projects that involve the private sector is expected to prop up economic growth with the government likely to make up for its lagged spending last year, according to banking giant UBS......»»
Finish infrastructure projects during dry season – lawmaker
Executive departments and government agencies should take advantage of the hot and dry season to finish their infrastructure projects, House committee on appropriations chair and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co said yesterday......»»