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Indigenous people criticize business as usual mining practices
BRASILIA, Brazil - Indigenous representatives from 35 countries issued a declaration Thursday criticizing the fact that they are too rarely consulted about mining that takes place on or near their lands, an issue that has become more acute with increased demand for minerals needed in the transition to a cleaner energy system.'We recognize and support the need to end fossil fuel reliance and shift to renewable en.....»»
DA to draft procurement guidelines for agricultural crises
The Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that they are in the process of drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations for a law clause, seeking to stabilize necessities and commodities supply while protecting consumers from unjustified price hikes during food shortages......»»
GSIS, PNB allot P1.2 billion for affordable housing
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has teamed up with Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank to earmark P1.2 billion to construct affordable houses and address the backlog in the country......»»
GSIS taps Maya for payments
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System is expanding its payment channels through a partnership with digital bank Maya Bank Inc......»»
DSWD introduces 3 schemes to distribute financial aid
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — To fast-track the distribution of financial assistance to social pension beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) issued Memorandum Circular No. 17, introducing three delivery schemes. This includes cash advances of special disbursing officers (SDOs) of the agency, door-to-door delivery for beneficiaries in critical condition, and the transfer of.....»»
GSIS earmarks P44 million for emergency loans
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has allocated P44 million in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by the heavy rainfall in Camarines Norte......»»
Inflation and its impact on senior citizens
The recent government initiative to bolster social pension payouts for indigent senior citizens reflects a vital step in mitigating the impact of inflation on basic necessities......»»
AEV hikes capex to P153 billion
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. is hiking its capital expenditures by 135 percent to P153 billion this year as it gears up for another phase of growth and innovation......»»
Citi hikes Philippines inflation forecast
Global banking giant Citi raised its 2024 inflation forecast for the Philippines to 3.6 percent from 3.4 percent previously, following the faster-than-expected headline print in February......»»
MerryMart hikes 2030 sales target to P150 billion
MerryMart Consumer Corp. of tycoon Edgar “Injap” Sia II is raising its sales revenue target for 2030 by 25 percent as it ramps up its expansion......»»
IMF hikes Philippines 2024 growth target
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its 2024 economic growth forecast for the Philippines amid the stronger rebound in investments and exports......»»
Gasoline, diesel prices seen to go up next week
Another round of price hikes for gasoline and diesel may be implemented by local oil companies next week......»»
Nine SKUs post price hike in latest SRP bulletin
Nine stock keeping units have recorded price hikes in the most recent suggested retail price bulletin for basic necessities and prime commodities, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Labor leader joins SSS policy-making body
Labor leader Eva Arcos has joined the highest policy-making body of state-run pension fund Social Security System......»»
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......»»
GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit P3 billion in Q1
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hiked its collection of non-life insurance premiums to P3 billion in the first quarter as more agencies move to secure their assets from eventualities......»»
GSIS acquires more shares in RCR
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has raised its stake in the real estate investment trust of Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. over the past two months, bringing it to nearly 8.2 percent......»»
Ex-ombudsman hits back at GSIS management, questions deals
Former ombudsman Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez lashed back at the management of the Government Service Insurance System after the state-run pension fund manager questioned her eligibility as a member of the board of trustees......»»
SSS taps Metrobank to manage P1.5 billion fund
Social Security System (SSS), the state-pension fund, has selected Metrobank Trust, the trust banking arm of the Ty-led Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) to manage a P1.5 billion balanced fund......»»
GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit record high P9.8 billion in 2023
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System saw its collection of non-life insurance premiums rise to an all-time high of P9.8 billion in 2023......»»