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Smaller crowd joins CDO’s Black Nazarene procession
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – Thousands of devotees braved the cold weather Tuesday dawn to join the “traslacion” or procession of the Black Nazarene, with the crowd conspicuously smaller compared to the past years as the city government did not declare today, January 9, a holiday, an official said. Although fewer […].....»»
State subsidies drop by 8 percent to P20 billion in Q1
The government cut down its budgetary support to state-run firms by eight percent to almost P20 billion in the first quarter, with the bulk of the subsidies meant to support the agriculture sector......»»
State firms get higher subsidies
The government ramped up its budgetary support to state-run firms by 35 percent to almost P13 billion in February, with the bulk of the subsidies intended to fund irrigation projects......»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
GOCC subsidies down 18 percent to P164 billion in 2023
Budgetary support to state-run firms slipped to P164 billion last year amid a tight fiscal space but the health and agriculture sectors remain the priorities for subsidies......»»
E-wallets tapped in distribution of P22.9 billion farmer subsidies
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allowed the use of e-wallets in the distribution of P22.9 billion in subsidies to farmers......»»
DOH: Philippines keeps low COVID-19 risk despite rise in cases
While an uptick was observed, it was smaller than previous increases, and travel restrictions are not warranted, the DOH said. .....»»
Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025
Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks......»»
Unity needed more than ever
Interesting facts about Lithuania, one of the three Baltic states in Europe, with a population of only around 2.8 million, even smaller than Quezon City’s over 3 million people......»»
Trade deficit narrows in January
The Philippines posted a smaller trade deficit of $4.22 billion in January as exports picked up, preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed......»»
Fewer Pinoys see better quality of life – SWS poll
Despite a having a positive outlook for 2024, a smaller percentage of Filipinos expect to have a better quality of life this year, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed......»»
REFLECTIONS: GomBurZa and I: The fight goes on
TAGO, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 08 January) — I have been to the ancestral house of Fr. Jose Burgos three times. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Vigan City in Ilocos del Sur. The house is smaller than Jose Rizal’s in Calamba, Laguna but it is replete with the necessary conveniences […].....»»
Mas murang pabahay swak sa 4PH Program
Inanunsiyo ng Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) kasama ang Pag-IBIG Fund executives noong Labor Day na makikinabang ang mga Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program borrower sa subsidies. The post Mas murang pabahay swak sa 4PH Program first appeared on Abante......»»
Navel-gazing
Of course the government doesn’t have funds for wage subsidies, as suggested by pa-pogi lawmakers......»»
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.....»»
Japan invests $4.8 billion in TSMC plant, emphasizing importance of cutting-edge chips for future industries
Japan has announced plans to provide an additional ¥732 billion in subsidies for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to expand its plant in the country......»»
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.....»»
Marcos Oks rice subsidies for cops, soldiers
Amid rumors of destabilization, President Marcos yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to promote the welfare of uniformed personnel and their families and announced the approval of funding for rice and health care benefits......»»
CSC sa mga gov’t worker: Watawat bigyang karangalan
Sa pagsisimula ng National Flag Days, na mula Mayo 28 hanggang ika-12 ng Hunyo, nanawagan ang Civil Service Commission (CSC) sa lahat ng opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaan na magpamalas ng pagiging makabayan bilang pagbibigay na rin ng karangalan sa bandila ng Pilipinas. The post CSC sa mga gov’t worker: Watawat bigyang karangalan first appeared on Abante......»»
18 families to sue Cebu City, gov’t officials over ‘broken’ relocation site promise
18 families to sue Cebu City, gov’t officials over ‘broken’ relocation site promise.....»»