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House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7
The House agri committee will investigate on Thursday the disadvantageous sale of 75,000 sacks of deteriorating or aging rice by the NFA......»»
NFA head, 138 others suspended
National Food Authority administrator Roderico Bioco and 138 other officials and employees involved in an alleged anomalous sale of NFA rice to two traders were placed yesterday on preventive suspension for six months......»»
Laurel tells officials in NFA controversy to file leave
The administrator of the National Food Authority and another official who had accused him of illegally selling NFA rice to selected traders have been asked to take a leave of absence while an investigation is ongoing......»»
Complaint filed at OP exposes ‘mafia’ at NFA
The unraveling of the alleged “mafia” inside the National Food Authority started with the filing of a formal complaint at the Office of the President accusing NFA Administrator Roderico Bioco of being behind the alleged questionable sale of rice to some traders......»»
NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’
The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»
Mandaue’s CAO eyes purchase of shade nets for urban gardeners
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Agriculture Office (CAO) is thinking of ways to help urban gardeners here protect their plants from the excessive heat. One remedy that office in-charge Sharon Mangadlao has thought of was the purchase of shade nets, which is a lightweight knitted polyethylene fabric that can protect plants and people.....»»
ACEN inks power purchase deal with Australian firm
A subsidiary of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. and SmartestEnergy Australia have signed an eight-year power purchase agreement to offtake renewable electricity generated from its solar project......»»
UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US
UPC Power completes purchase of 38MW wind project in US.....»»
A Practical Guide for Post-Impulse Purchase Reflection
Hey, listen, we’ve all been there – the irresistible temptation of a “You Only Live Once” (YOLO) moment that leads to an unplanned, perhaps extravagant, purchase. Then, before you know it, the thrill fades and you’re left with a “what did I just do?” moment. As the initial thrill of that “want” fades, the reality […].....»»
Globe steers customers to purchase prepaid load via digital channels
Globe steers customers to purchase prepaid load via digital channels.....»»
Yellow Cab launches Half Moon Pizza
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. introduces Half Moon Pizza, a “just-for-you” size ideal for solo diners and available in Pepperoni and Hawaiian flavors for only P159.00. This budget-friendly alternative is designed for solo diners on a tight budget and is perfect for budget-conscious individuals or someone looking for a lighter meal. Yellow Cab’s Half Moon Pizzas.....»»
‘4Ps registered P9 billion deficit due to budget cuts’
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the government had already registered a “budget deficit” of P9 billion after Sen. Imee Marcos slashed its budget by P13 billion......»»
EDITORIAL — ‘Very rotten’
A process has long been in place for the approval of the national budget. Malacañang, through the Department of Budget and Management, submits its proposed national expenditure program to Congress, and both chambers deliberate on the NEP to come up with their respective versions of the budget bill......»»
PH Allocates Over P32 Billion to Boost Workforce
The Philippine government has allocated billions of funds to enhance employment and livelihood programs in the 2024 budget. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary, Mina F. Pangandaman announced a substantial allocation of P32.720 billion under the Fiscal Year 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The budget includes important initiatives spearheaded by the Department of […].....»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
Interim Budget: FICCI advocates measures in comprehensive budget recommendations for 2024-25
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has presented a set of comprehensive recommendations ahead of the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, outlining a strategic roadmap to fortify India's economic foundation. The proposals span a spectrum of sectors, ranging from public investments to support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), innovation.....»»
Interim Budget: FICCI advocates measures in comprehensive budget recommendations for 2024-25
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has presented a set of comprehensive recommendations ahead of the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, outlining a strategic roadmap to fortify India's economic foundation. The proposals span a spectrum of sectors, ranging from public investments to support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), innovation.....»»
Cebu City Council slashes Rama’s proposed P100B budget to P25B
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s proposed P100 billion budget for 2024 was reduced to P25 billion by the City Council, which overrode the mayor’s veto. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, vice chairperson of the council’s Committee on Budget and Finance, confirmed the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 24, emphasizing that all provisions in the.....»»
State agencies have more time to spend 2024 budget
The Department of Budget and Management has given state agencies more time to obligate and disburse this year’s record P5.768-trillion budget......»»
2 Best Ways to Save Up for Something
Sometimes, you find yourself unable to afford something you desire. While resorting to debt might seem convenient, it’s far from ideal. Saving money is a superior alternative, albeit challenging. Often, the struggle lies in maintaining savings, as funds intended for one purpose end up diverted elsewhere. We’re all familiar with the difficulty of saving money. […].....»»