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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 1

MANILA -- The Philippine government's budget deficit increased to 164.7 billion pesos (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the country's Bureau of the Treasury said Monday. "The wider budget gap stemmed from the 22.14 percent year-over-year increase in expenditures, matched with moderate revenue growth of 5.73 percent," the bureau said. With the February turnout, the bureau said the year-to-date fiscal balan.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

DepEd to push for additional benefits for teachers

he Department of Education will push for “additional benefits” for teachers before Congress, amid a pending bill filed by the Makabayan bloc seeking to increase teachers’ monthly salary to P50,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Farmgate price of red onions drops to P29/kilo

The farmgate price of onions further declined to P29 per kilo compared to the previous P40 per kilo or a decrease of P11, according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Rice sufficiency possible in 2028 – NIA official

The Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency in 2028 as palay production is expected to go up this year despite the El Niño weather phenomenon, according to the National Irrigation Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

DA wants P35 billion budget for rice program next year

The Department of Agriculture is seeking a 15 percent increase in the budget of its national rice program next year to further boost local rice production and ensure country’s food st.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

DMW’s new 10-point agenda to run on lesser 2024 budget

New Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac will prioritize overseas Filipino workers' protection and financial leverage despite his agency receiving a lower budget this year by some P2.935 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

MCWD to provide additional 7,000 cubic meters smid drought impact

MCWD to provide additional 7,000 cubic meters smid drought impact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Baciwa-PrimeWater vows to deliver additional water supply

Baciwa-PrimeWater vows to deliver additional water supply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Basilan receives additional troops

Basilan receives additional troops.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Recto: Government no plans of imposing additional taxes

Recto: Government no plans of imposing additional taxes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

US provides additional P28M to strengthen environmental law enforcement in Palawan

US provides additional P28M to strengthen environmental law enforcement in Palawan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

P450 billion unprogrammed funds challenged before SC

Minority lawmakers are asking the Supreme Court to nullify the P449.5 billion in unprogrammed allocation in the national budget, saying the amount was way above the P289.1 billion originally proposed, making it unconstitutional......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Japan invests $4.8 billion in TSMC plant, emphasizing importance of cutting-edge chips for future industries

Japan has announced plans to provide an additional ¥732 billion in subsidies for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to expand its plant in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Charter Day bonus for Cebu City gov’t employees ‘still pending’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Charter Day bonus for Cebu City government employees is still subject to deliberation, meaning there is no definite final date yet as to when it will be given. Councilor Noel Wenceslao, chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance, has confirmed that Supplemental Budget 1, which includes allocations for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Globe gets P1.5 billion from tower sale

Wireless giant Globe Telecom has received P1.5 billion from its tower sale with PhilTower Consortium Inc., pumping in additional cash to pay for capital expenditures and maturing debts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

SSS savings scheme hits P80 billion

The savings scheme of state-run pension fund Social Security System has collected P80 billion from six million members who are looking for additional investment channels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Low subsidy forces LRTA to cut budget for train rehab

The Light Rail Transit Authority is cutting its budget for the restoration of trains to make the most of the lower subsidy given to the agency this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Espinoza: No budget for coastal roads?

Espinoza: No budget for coastal roads?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024