Integrity in loan agreements
The administration has been persistent in its assurance that vaccines will soon be available in the country. While we hear of the government’s efforts to procure vaccines from different manufacturers, the uncertainty of its arrival amid the surge of COVID-19 cases rouses the curiosity of many as to where the money for the vaccines have gone......»»
Where’s your integrity being tested right now?
Where’s your integrity being tested right now? What are the choices before you—and how do they increase (or decrease) your integrity?.....»»
A life of integrity
The integrity of the upright guides them. — Proverbs 11:3.....»»
ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
Local communities support creation of 8 new BARMM towns
Local executives and two Moro fronts that have separate peace agreements with Malacañang vowed to help secure the April 13, 2024 plebiscite for the creation of eight new Bangsamoro municipalities in Cotabato province......»»
Labor, maritime cooperation tabled in President Marcos’ Europe visit
The Philippines will sign several agreements, including on maritime and labor cooperation, during President Marcos’ five-day visit to Germany and the Czech Republic next week, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday......»»
GPS 2024: 15 new Roads of National Significance
The Coalition Government's priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. "Delivering on commitments in our Coalition Agreements, we are re-introducing the successful Roads.....»»
Philippines, Australia boost collab in maritime security, cyber technology
The Philippines and Australia on Thursday signed agreements to strengthen their civil and defense maritime commitments, and cooperation on cyber technology. .....»»
NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements
New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»
PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong
MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»
French Farmers Protest Unfair Competition in EU Free-Trade Agreements
French Farmers Protest Against Unfair Trade Agreements Imposed by EU French farming unions have taken to the streets to protest against free-trade agreements imposed by.....»»
Over-500-new-air-service-agreements-signed
Source: ICAO.....»»
Early retirement of coal plants to significantly cut CO2 emissions
The early retirement of coal supply agreements in the Philippines is expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning the country with the objectives of the Paris Agreement......»»
Meralco preps for anticipated El Niño in 2024
Manila Electric Co. aims to secure additional power supply agreements in preparation for the summer months of 2024, which are expected to be impacted by the El Niño weather phenomenon......»»
Japan Invests Over 700 Billion, Creating 40,000 Jobs
Nine new business agreements with Japan amounting to P771.6 billion worth of total investment commitments is said to create over 40,000 jobs in the country soon. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos welcomed the signing of these agreements in his recent Tokyo trip in Tokyo, Japan. “Today, we received an additional PHP 14.5 billion in pledges, bringing […].....»»
Milestone reached on repeal of Fair Pay Agreements legislation
Legislation to repeal Fair Pay Agreements passed its third reading in Parliament today, achieving an early milestone in the Government's 100-day plan. "We have moved quickly, as the public expects us to do, to implement one of our 100-day priorities and remove this blunt tool before any Fair Pay Agreements were finalised," Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says.....»»
Groups demand decisive climate action as COP28 nears end
The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice stressed that COP28 should deliver clear agreements on fossil fuel phase-out, targets for the acceleration of renewable energy development, just transition programs, and scaled-up climate finance delivery......»»
NIA signs agreements on renewable energy, water rights
The National Irrigation Administration yesterday signed two agreements with the Department of Energy and the provincial government of Cavite seeking efficient use of the country’s water resources......»»
ULAP Takes Stride Towards Global Innovation: Successfully Concludes Study Mission in China
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua underscored the role of local governments in integrating the Philippines into the global economic and political landscape. “As local governments assume their roles in the fulfillment of Philippine commitments to economic and trade agreements in various international and regional groupings, we have […].....»»
EDITORIAL — Nuclear energy
Among the accomplishments touted by the administration in President Marcos’ latest overseas trip – his third to the United States – is the signing of agreements with US companies for the development of nuclear power for civilian uses in the Philippines......»»
Uphold environmental, social protection laws or risk MPSA cancellation, Samar miners told
Mining companies operating in Eastern Samar should fully implement environmental and social protection measures, as contained in their mineral production sharing agreements or risk the cancellation of these permits issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources top officials of the province said......»»