Operationalizing national development
In the second week of this year, President Marcos reorganized his economic team with the sweeping appointment of two major officers: a new presidential assistant with the rank of operating Secretary with coordinative powers over existing departments and replaced his Finance secretary......»»
Dutch investment to boost Bulacan airport development
Dutch investment to boost Bulacan airport development.....»»
SMC to start Bulacan airport development in 2025
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) targets to start airport development works at its P740-billion international gateway project in Bulacan next year......»»
ADB, iSON ink deal to boost Philippines digital connectivity
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday that it has signed a 2.4 billion pesos (42.85 million U.S. dollars) loan with the telecom towers building and managing company iSON Tower Limited Inc. as part of a ADB-led co-financing package to enhance digital connectivity in the Philippines. The loan will support the construction, development, and operation of 800 shared telecommunicatio.....»»
ADB, iSON ink deal to boost Philippines digital connectivity
MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday that it has signed a 2.4 billion pesos (42.85 million U.S. dollars) loan with the telecom towers building and managing company iSON Tower Limited Inc. as part of a ADB-led co-financing package to enhance digital connectivity in the Philippines. The loan will support the construction, development, and operation of 800 shared telecommunicatio.....»»
Jerry Acuzar on showcasing Pasig River
For an upcoming episode of my NET25 morning show “Ano Sa Palagay N’yo,” I recently had the privilege of interviewing Jose Rizalino “Jerry” Acuzar, Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), whose primary task is the responsible management of housing settlement and urban development......»»
SPNEC seeks funding boost for world’s biggest solar farm
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led SP New Energy Corp. is looking to bring in partners, particularly foreign investors, to help finance the development of the P200-billion Terra Solar development in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, which will become the world’s largest solar project once completed......»»
Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank
Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»
IFC investing $500 million to address Philippines development challenges
The private sector arm of the World Bank Group is aiming to invest up to $500 million in the current fiscal year in the Philippines to support efforts to address climate change, financial inclusion and infrastructure development......»»
PH dev t NGOs: Take People Power to Local Communities as Nation Commemorates EDSA Uprising
The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) enjoins the Filipino public to keep the spirit of the 1986 EDSA Uprising alive by putting ordinary people at the front and center of local development and local autonomy - ideals, among many others, that figure prominently in the 1987 Constitution, as they facilitate the fulfillment of the rights and freedoms restored by this ongoing de.....»»
PH dev t NGOs: Take People Power to Local Communities as Nation Commemorates EDSA Uprising
The Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO) enjoins the Filipino public to keep the spirit of the 1986 EDSA Uprising alive by putting ordinary people at the front and center of local development and local autonomy - ideals, among many others, that figure prominently in the 1987 Constitution, as they facilitate the fulfillment of the rights and freedoms restored by this ongoing de.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 24 February 2024
Violence against women, girls a pressing issue in Caraga CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 24 February) – Violence against women and girls remains a pressing issue in the Caraga region, an official said. Alexander Makinano, Regional Gender and Development Committee chair of the Commission on Population and Development said this can be blamed on gender […].....»»
Aboitiz Land, Aboitiz Foundation, PCGA forge partnership for community development
Aboitiz Land, Aboitiz Foundation, PCGA forge partnership for community development.....»»
Go Negosyo, PCCI partner for MSME development
Non-profit group Go Negosyo recently met with officials of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of efforts to intensify its partnerships with the country’s largest business groups to align with the government’s push to drive development through micro, small and medium enterprises......»»
New directions for human development in the Phl
Human development revolves around elevating peoples’ capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights......»»
DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»
Marcos approves adoption of 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan
Marcos approves adoption of 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan.....»»
Don Tim Development unveils Daphne New and Daphne Hill Homes in Montebello
The Montebello community in Alfonso, Cavite recently came together to celebrate the blessing of Don Tim Development's latest projects—Daphne New and Daphne Hill homes and the new Clubhouse pool......»»
ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects
The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»
Filipino workforce lacks soft skills to adapt to digital age: gov t study
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Filipino workers lack soft skills, making it hard for them to adapt to the digital age, such as artificial intelligence and fast-emerging technologies, according to a government study released on Tuesday. Toward Measuring Soft Skills for Youth Development: A Scoping Study, a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, reveals that the Filipinos' weakness in sof.....»»
Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’
IBON Foundation notes that the logic behind the push for economic Cha-cha is “fundamentally flawed.” “More foreign investment does not mean development,” IBON states, adding that despite the increase in annual foreign investment inflows since the 1980s, this did not translate to growth and development for the Philippine economy. The post Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»