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......»»
Junk website blocking order, NTC urged
"Insisting on the blocking of our websites runs counter to the government's claims of having a vibrant democracy. We call on the Philippine government to stop violating the people's right to free expression and opinion," they said. The post Junk website blocking order, NTC urged appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Government urged: Study PUV modernization program more amid consolidation extension
Government urged: Study PUV modernization program more amid consolidation extension.....»»
Vulnerable individuals urged to avoid airport welcome, send-offs at airports
The Manila International Airport Authority called on friends and family members of departing and arriving passengers to reconsider bringing vulnerable individuals such as children, senior citizens and pregnant women as well as those with medical conditions, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for farewell and greetings amid the heat being experienced in the country......»»
Women urged: Skip underwear at home
House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has advised women not to use underwear at home this summer to avoid contracting fungal infections......»»
Filipinos urged to avoid illness-related jokes on April Fools’ Day
The Department of Health (DOH) cautioned Filipinos against making jokes or pranks related to illnesses or mental conditions this April Fools’ Day......»»
Netizens discuss: ‘What is delicious to eat in this heat?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In today’s ‘Hot’ news, on Wednesday, March 6, the heat index ranges between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius. With that, the state weather bureau urged the public to take precautionary measures and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. On the other side of things, the hot season also makes us.....»»
Further improvement in Philippines external position seen
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees a further improvement in the country’s external payments position this year due to a likely higher balance of payments (BOP) surplus and a narrower current account (CA) deficit......»»
March inflation may pick up amid high food prices
Inflation likely accelerated for the second straight month in March, mainly driven by high rice prices, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep borrowing costs unchanged at its next policy review in April, analysts said......»»
‘BSP has room to keep policy settings steady’
Monetary authorities have room to keep the country’s monetary policy settings steady this month, even if inflation breaches the four percent upper target in April, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»
Curve balls keep coming
Geopolitical curve balls keep on coming, making it harder to project how the global and our local economy will perform in the months to come......»»
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»
PHO advises the public to keep hydrated
PHO advises the public to keep hydrated.....»»
BSP to keep policy stance unchanged
Monetary authorities may keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged in the near term as inflation quickened for the first time in five months, and could accelerate further to above the two to four percent target in the second quarter......»»
Stock traders to keep track of inflation, earnings data
Investors will keep a close eye on the country’s inflation data and the release of more corporate earnings results this week to serve as catalysts for a potential climb back to the 7,000 mark......»»
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle.....»»
Last 4 nuns of Spanish convent seek sisters to keep it open
RONDA, Spain—With only four nuns left, the historic Corazon Eucaristico de Jesus convent in southern Spain is on the brink of closure. Now, its prioress is calling on sisters everywhere to take a leap of faith, come up to the sanctuary in the mountaintop city of Ronda and stay on for a while to keep.....»»
BSP to keep policy stance sufficiently tight
Despite the slowdown in the rise in consumer prices in the past four months, monetary authorities deem it necessary to keep monetary policy settings sufficiently tight until there is sustained decline in inflation......»»
‘Volatile inflation to keep rates steady’
Commodity prices in the country will remain volatile for the first semester, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to keep rates steady and start easing only by June, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»
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......»»
LGUs, agencies urged to use geohazard maps
Former environment secretary Lito Atienza has urged concerned agencies and local government units to use geohazard maps prepared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to mitigate impacts of natural disasters on human life......»»