Philippines urged to address infrastructure challenges
The government will need to quickly address issues in infrastructure to achieve high and sustainable growth, according to think tank GlobalSource Partners......»»
Philippines urged to address infrastructure challenges
The government will need to quickly address issues in infrastructure to achieve high and sustainable growth, according to think tank GlobalSource Partners......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Philippines urged to improve broadband infrastructure
The Philippines will need to pursue and implement reforms aimed at encouraging competition and investments to improve its broadband infrastructure, according to a World Bank study......»»
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......»»
Government urged to boost spending for broadband infrastructure
A leading think tank has called on government to aggressively invest in broadband infrastructure to boost the competitiveness of the Philippines in the global digital economy......»»
‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups
The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.” The post ‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Government urged to hike, fast-track power investments
The government should increase its investments in the power generation infrastructure and accelerate energy-related projects to address the country’s thinning electricity supply, a think thank said......»»
La Union local water suppliers urged to examine current supply woes
La Union Gov. Raphaelle Ortega-David called on local water suppliers in her province to assess the current water supply situation in La Union and address challenges amid the drought being experienced throughout the province......»»
UP urged to offer nursing program in Mindanao campus
To address the critical shortage of nurses in the country, a House lawmaker has urged the University of the Philippines to introduce a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at its Mindanao unit......»»
Infrastructure projects get better loan terms from Japan
The Philippines has secured better financing terms for two big-ticket infrastructure projects funded by the Japanese government aimed at improving public transport and road connectivity......»»
DBP lends P2 billion for Palawan infrastructure projects
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines has extended a P2-billion loan financing to the local government of Palawan for vital public infrastructure projects including the upgrade of road network......»»
Job insecurity, climate change pose challenges in Philippines human development – UNDP
The lack of job security and the high exposure to climate and disaster risks are seen as challenges to the country’s economic growth and human development, making it necessary to make investments in climate resilience and education, according to the United Nations Development Program......»»
Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief
INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»
AFP’s main challenges: Preserving, protecting Philippines territory, sovereignty
Without specifically mentioning the West Philippine Sea and the country’s current problems with China in the area, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said preserving and protecting Philippine territory and sovereignty tops the military’s main challenges for 2024......»»
Marcos wants ‘strategy’ to address brain drain
MANILA, Philippines — In response to the persistent issue of brain drain in the country, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged the development of a strategy aimed at persuading graduates to remain in the Philippines and contribute their skills for a few years before considering opportunities abroad. According to Marcos, it was “fine” with him.....»»
Caritas Philippines hits Charter change initiative; says Constitution ‘not a political football’
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 January) – The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed its opposition to moves to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged instead the government to “focus on strengthening basic social services, combating corruption, and implementing programs that address the plight of the poor.” In […].....»»
Megawide puts brakes on unsolicited proposals
Tycoon Edgar Saavedra’s Megawide Construction Corp. is putting the brakes on unsolicited proposals for now, as the listed infrastructure conglomerate intends to focus on solicited projects that are part of the government’s infrastructure flagship program......»»
Government infrastructure spending rises to P220 billion in Q1
The government increased its infrastructure spending to almost P220 billion in the first quarter, mainly to finance road and defense projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»
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......»»