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Recto sets sights on ‘more realistic’ targets

Nearly a month in office, the head of the government’s economic team is already looking at a review of growth and fiscal targets this year and over the medium term, noting that global developments should prompt for “more realistic” expectations......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarFeb 12th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Nickel Asia sets net zero targets

Mining firm Nickel Asia Corp. is strengthening its commitment toward sustainability as it submitted its emissions reduction targets to the global Science Based Targets Initiative......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto

The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders

The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

To raise gov’t revenues, Recto says solution need not involve new taxes

New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says non-tax efforts like helping businesses comply with the law will help government meet its revenue targets.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Ralph Recto named as new Finance secretary 

In a statement, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that he welcomes Recto’s appointment as the new Finance chief, remarking that Recto was known in the Senate as the “resident numbers genius.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Recto floats FTA with US executives

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has floated the potential of a free trade agreement with the United States as he seeks more economic and investment opportunities with the world’s biggest economy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Recto urged to pursue progressive taxes

Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto should backpedal from pursuing consumption-based taxes and instead focus on more progressive ones in order to generate revenues amid the country’s limited fiscal space, economists said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

GCash sets sights on further international expansion

With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Cua seeks 4th double as Ronald Barrios Cup tennis tilt fires off

Dhea Cua sets her sights on a remarkable fourth consecutive “double” victory in the Ronald Barrios Cup National Juniors Tennis Championships......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Flu-stricken Singson ready for PLO, pro golf debut

Down with flu-like symptoms, Mafy Singson remains unwavering in her focus on the upcoming Philippine Ladies Open even as she sets her sights on her professional debut......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Reig marked man in CamSur

Irienold Reig Jr. faces a challenging task as he sets his sights on a second triathlon crown in the men’s division of the 5150 Triathlon CamSur slated tomorrow in Camarines Sur......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Reig on hunt for 2nd triathlon title in 5150 CamSur

Irienold Reig Jr. faces a challenging task as he sets his sights on a second triathlon crown in the men’s division of the 5150 Triathlon CamSur slated Sunday, February 11, in Camarines Sur......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Biden Sets Sights On Las Vegas Before Nevada s Primary

Reno, Nevada - President Joe Biden's latest campaign swing is taking him across the country to Nevada, where the "first-in-the-West" primaries are underway with early and absentee voting. But the Democrat and his team are also using the visit to shore up support for the general election in November.Biden was arriving in Las Vegas on Sunday for appearances through Monday after spending part of the weekend in Cali.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Blacklist Rivalry just getting started with Predator League win

Blacklist Rivalry's win at the Asia-Pacific Predator League last Sunday is just the beginning for the team as it sets it sights on the 2024 season......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Angels earn No. 1 seeding in semis

Petro Gazz knows it would need all the talent it could get for it to have a realistic chance at a breakthrough Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference championship......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

2 high-value targets nabbed, P6.8-M shabu seized

2 high-value targets nabbed, P6.8-M shabu seized.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DALI targets 950 stores by year-end

DALI Everyday Grocery plans to open at least 300 new branches in Luzon as it targets to expand its total stores to as much as 950 by the end of the year, a ranking executive said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Recto bats for tax, tariff relief for hybrids

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is in favor of granting reduced excise tax and preferential tariff to hybrid vehicles......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Ralph Recto’s 4Ms: How to survive the Cabinet – and the role of media

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto gets wise advice on how to survive as a member of the Cabinet, and adds a piece of his own.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024