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Rep. Wilbert Lee: P20 per kilo of rice still possible

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo remains doable if House Bill No. 9020 or the “Cheaper Rice Act” is passed into law, Agri Partylist Representative Wilbert Lee said. Under his proposed bill, Lee said that the government will have to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Imee: Romualdez ‘definitely’ behind P20 million for people’s initiative support

It was Speaker Martin Romualdez who was behind the distribution of cash amounting to as much as P20 million per district to bankroll the ongoing signature campaign as part of the people’s initiative for Charter change, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Imee: P20 million offered per district for House Cha-cha

Up to P20 million was reportedly offered to each congressional district that could deliver by next week the needed number of signatures that support the Charter change being pushed in the House of Representatives, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

DA: P20/kilo rice remains a government aspiration

President Marcos’ election campaign pitch of P20 per kilo of rice remains an aspiration of the government, a Department of Agriculture official said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Duterte: P20/K rice impossible

There is no way for rice prices to dip to P20 per kilo as promised by President Marcos, according to former president Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

ICTSI on expansion mode; raises capex to $450 million

International Terminal Services Container Inc. has raised its capital expenditures to $450 million this year to pursue new expansion projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

AGI allots P75 billion for 2024 capex

Alliance Global Group Inc. , the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, has set aside P75 billion for capital spending this year to support the continuous growth and expansion of its businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

CLI allots higher capex, partners with Japan firm

Cebu Landmasters Inc. is hiking its capital spending to P14.5 billion this year as it gears up for growth and expansion following a strong financial performance in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Alfamart accelerates growth with more aggressive expansion

Alfamart, the minimart chain of the SM Group, is embarking on a more aggressive growth as it ramps up store expansion starting this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Axelum to expand global reach

With the entry of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. as a strategic investor, Axelum Resources Corp. is now looking to embark on a strategic program that includes expanding its global reach and product portfolio to anchor long-term growth......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Google Drive Going Dark Soon?

It seems like the highly popular cloud storage service Google Drive will go dark soon – as in dark mode, for its web version so people who are on the dark side can enjoy their favorite cloud storage platform without squinting their eyes. The report comes from a post from 9to5google, as they’ve received a […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels

MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels

MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Globe sets 2024 capex at P55 billion, a 5-year low

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. is bringing down its capital expenditures to a five-year low of P55 billion in 2024, as the telco works on attaining a certain cost efficiency for financial health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year

S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

SMIC allots P115 billion for 2024 capex

SM Investments Corp., the investment holding company of the Sy family, is spending up to P115 billion this year for the continuing expansion of its various businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Rate cut seen to boost growth

The much anticipated monetary policy easing will bolster the country’s economic expansion, but the growth will still be below targets amid risks stemming from the impact of El Niño, according to Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024