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Cancer Center PPP up for NEDA board approval

The proposed change in the cost and terms of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project will be presented for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board approval next week, the PPP Center said. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years

"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Marcos Jr., Speaker get highest trust, approval ratings in latest survey

President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez garnered high trust and approval ratings in the recent “Boses ng Bayan” national survey conducted by RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. for the first quarter of 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

NAPOCOR seeks approval of higher subsidized rates

The National Power Corp. is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission for an increase in the rates to be paid by consumers in off-grid areas in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

House of Representatives ratifies bicam report on P3.002-T national budget for 2016

MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The House of Representatives assured there will be no reenactment of this year’s national budget by ratifying Wednesday night the bicameral conference committee report on House Bill........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues

By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues

By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

B.C. s Filipino community celebrates federal budget nod to new cultural centre

Members of British Columbia's Filipino community say they're happy to see support in this week's federal budget to build a centre for their community......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill

Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

CLI secures PCC approval for JV with Singapore builder

Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. has received approval from the antitrust body to proceed with its joint venture with a Singapore-based builder for the construction of high-end residences in Cebu City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Government sees total victory vs Reds, end of NTF-ELCAC

The government expects to achieve “total victory” over communist rebels this year, which will mean the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict will no longer be needed, the assistant director general of the National Security Council said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Unprogrammed appropriations boosted 2023 budget by P374 billion

The government has included a P374-billion additional program, on top of the P5.268 trillion national budget in 2023, the bulk of which were unprogrammed appropriations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails

Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Marcos approves release of P9.7 billion unprogrammed funds for DPWH projects

President Marcos has approved the release of P9.7 billion from the unprogrammed funds for public works and road repair whose original budget was slashed and included in the P60 billion in last-minute insertions in the 2024 national budget by some members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

‘Imee budget realigning led to millions not receiving 4Ps’

Nearly 4.3 million poor Filipinos were deprived of cash aid under the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in 2023 after Sen. Imee Marcos realigned the 4Ps funding of P13 billion in the national budget to another social amelioration program, a member of the House of Representatives said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Learn how to monitor, evaluate government programs and projects

Pursuant to National Budget Circular 565 mandated by the Department of Budget and Management, key LGU officials and officers are required to strengthen their institution’s results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of all government programs and projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

Adjusting Your Budget for Unforeseen Circumstances

Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs will hit your wallet hard. From unexpected medical bills to car repairs more than what you allocated under “car maintenance,” unforeseen circumstances can disrupt your carefully crafted budget. There are ways to go about this, though. Here are some ways you can adjust your spending plan effectively when […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Cong. Pulong Duterte got P51-B budget in three years

It was his own statement about having his district budget reduced this year that got House members to probe and discover that Davao City First District Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte, son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had received P51 billion in the past years......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024