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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha

MANILA, Philippines  —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included

So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Extreme weather, economic downturn top risks for Philippines – WEF

Extreme weather events, an economic downturn and shortage in energy supply are the top risks seen in the Philippines for the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Francine, Orange & Lemons nagkaayos na, balak mag-collab in the future

“ALL is well.” Ito ang ibinandera ng bandang Orange & Lemons sa isang Facebook post matapos silang makausap ng ABS-CBN News kasama ang aktres na si Francine Diaz at ilan sa mga producers at organizers ng isang event sa Occidental Mindoro. Magugunitang mainit na pinag-usapan sa social media ang tila tensyon ng umano’y pag-prioritize at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Biz groups urge government to prioritize support for biotech crops

Business groups are calling on the government to make providing support for biotechnology crops a priority as these can help achieve food security......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

DMW’s new 10-point agenda to run on lesser 2024 budget

New Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac will prioritize overseas Filipino workers' protection and financial leverage despite his agency receiving a lower budget this year by some P2.935 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

More millennials enroll in agri courses – Tesda

THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) assured that the central agency will prioritize the abundant agricultural sector in the Davao Region as it has one of the biggest areas of agriculture in the country with a growing number of the agency’s beneficiaries enrolled in their technical vocational agri-related programs......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Marcos orders swift action on electric vehicle plan

The president also ordered government agencies to prioritize supporting EV adoption by commercial fleets to streamline battery charging and maintenance processes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

BSP to banks, financial institutions: Prioritize national ID as top identification

The central bank said that institutions should “adopt enhanced measures to ensure the broad acceptance of the PhilID” whether its physical or electronic version as a valid proof of identity and age for all financial transactions. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

The Art of Time Management for Small Business Owners

Time is a small business owner’s most valuable resource as for many, time is their best capital. With countless tasks to juggle and limited hours in the day, mastering the art of time management is essential for maximizing productivity and achieving business success. So how can small business owners effectively prioritize their time and tasks […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Business group backs carbon emission trading

The government should prioritize implementing a carbon emission trading system instead of imposing taxes on carbon as the latter could cause power prices to spike, according to the Makati Business Club......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

GCash says IPO not yet a priority

E-wallet pioneer GCash is in no hurry to go public anytime soon, as it wants to prioritize the growth of its portfolio with the app expanding abroad......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Traffic rerouted on Osmeña Blvd to remove skywalks affected by Cebu BRT project

The CCTO says they initially planned to close the road next week, but had to do it sooner to prioritize safety.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippines urged to prioritize health over trade at global tobacco control talks

Delegates from around the world gather in Panama this week for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

DOE urged to prioritize environment in expanding power projects

Environmental advocates of Protect VIP — a network that focuses on safeguarding the Verde Island Passage marine corridor — have urged the Department of Energy to exercise caution in its expansion of power generation projects in the marine biodiversity hotspot. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Recto to prioritize pending tax reforms

Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to focusing on tax measures deemed a priority by President Marcos......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Connecting technology to national security

Just as states prioritize the defense of their territory and sovereignty from an outside power, so should they keep strong lines of defense in cyberspace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024