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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 1
TOKYO -- Japan's lunar probe has re-entered a dormant state and suspended activities as it reached sunset, rendering solar power generation unavailable, the country's space agency said on Thursday. The planned activities for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), which made Japan the world's fifth lunar landing country, concluded on Wednesday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said. (Japan-M.....»»
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......»»
DOF finalizing P55.7 billion loan for Metro Manila subway
The government targets to secure P55.7 billion in loans from the Japanese government for the third tranche of financing for the Metro Manila Subway Projects by March......»»
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......»»
Agriculture loans hit P213 billion in 2022
The share of agriculture loans and services granted by the banking sector picked up to 18.1 percent in 2022 from 17.6 percent in 2021 as the agriculture industry slowly recovered from the COVID pandemic......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 14
MANILA -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunication infrastructure,.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 14
MANILA -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunication infrastructure,.....»»
PNP approves new policy mandating removal of tattoos among personnel
PNP approves new policy mandating removal of tattoos among personnel.....»»
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»
Peza approves P14.951B investments from January to March
Peza approves P14.951B investments from January to March.....»»
Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana
Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana.....»»
Marcos approves adoption of 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan
Marcos approves adoption of 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan.....»»
House committee approves measure seeking to ban Pogo in PH
House committee approves measure seeking to ban Pogo in PH.....»»
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......»»
Agencies pledge P6.3B projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 billion for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»
EO 59 to accelerate Infrastructure development – NEDA
An executive order streamlining the permitting process for the government’s priority infrastructure projects will support the push for infrastructure development by expediting project implementation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
SMC lauds Korean infrastructure partners
San Miguel Corp. president and CEO Ramon Ang has recognized the contribution of Korean companies in advancing the listed conglomerate’s major infrastructure projects......»»
DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»
Banks’ bad loans rise in February
The soured loans of Philippine banks picked up for the 14th straight month in February, bringing the gross non-performing loan ratio to a steady 3.44 percent, amid high interest rates......»»
Phones, laptops top purchases for loans
Gadgets such as mobile phones and laptops are the top consumer products being purchased in the Philippines using loans, according to Home Credit Philippines......»»