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DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda

Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

FACT CHECK: No super typhoon expected in PH up until January 28

According to weather bureau PAGASA, no tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility until the end of January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Cleaning up

Across the country, clean-up drives are conducted by different national and local government agencies, often during special days related to the environment, or after a powerful typhoon sends ashore tons of garbage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

GSIS waives P1.6 billion penalties for housing loan borrowers

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has waived P1.6 billion in penalties of housing borrowers having difficulties settling their loan obligations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

SteelAsia secures P8.3 billion loan for Batangas steel mill

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has obtained a loan amounting to P8.3 billion from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Philippine Business Bank (PBB) to support the completion of its P18-billion steel section mill in Lemery, Batangas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Banks see higher loan demand in Q2

Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Maya Bank lends P2.75 billion to fintech firm Tala

Philippine digital lender Maya Bank has signed a loan channeling partnership with global financial technology firm Tala, providing P2.75 billion of loan capital to the fintech company......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

ADB, Buskowitz Solar ink $12 million loan for rooftop panels

The Asian Development Bank has signed a $12 million (P675 million) loan agreement with Buskowitz Solar Inc. for the installation of solar panel systems in commercial and industrial buildings’ rooftops in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

BPI bullish this year amid continued loan growth

After posting record earnings in the first quarter, Bank of the Philippine Islands is optimistic about its growth prospects for this year as it sees its loan book growing by 11 to 12 percent, mainly driven by higher loans from consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Suntrust secures $38 million loan for Parañaque casino project

Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. has secured a $38-million loan to fund the development of its casino project in Parañaque City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Another green loan on the table for PLDT

Telco giant PLDT Inc. is planning to acquire another sustainable loan within the year, this time to help finance some of its initiatives in bridging the digital divide......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

ACEN receives $150 million green term loan from SMBC

A subsidiary of ACEN Corp. has inked a $150 million green term loan facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to bankroll investments in renewable energy projects across the region......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm

Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm

Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka

Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

ADB, iSON ink deal to boost Philippines digital connectivity

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday that it has signed a 2.4 billion pesos (42.85 million U.S. dollars) loan with the telecom towers building and managing company iSON Tower Limited Inc. as part of a ADB-led co-financing package to enhance digital connectivity in the Philippines. The loan will support the construction, development, and operation of 800 shared telecommunicatio.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

ADB, iSON ink deal to boost Philippines digital connectivity

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday that it has signed a 2.4 billion pesos (42.85 million U.S. dollars) loan with the telecom towers building and managing company iSON Tower Limited Inc. as part of a ADB-led co-financing package to enhance digital connectivity in the Philippines. The loan will support the construction, development, and operation of 800 shared telecommunicatio.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Wider margins, lower loan provisions boost PNB profit

Wider margins and lower provisioning for potential loan losses helped boost the profit of Philippine National Bank by 55 percent to P17.97 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

PDIC extends loan incentive program for closed bank borrowers

PDIC extends loan incentive program for closed bank borrowers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024