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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 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

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024