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Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders

The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Cavite, Zamboanga del Norte bettors split P89.5 million lotto jackpot

Two bettors in Cavite and Zamboanga del Norte will share the jackpot in the 6/49 Super Lotto drawn on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails

Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Approved without thinking: P26.7-B ‘mysterious ayuda’

Another last-minute insertion in the 2024 national budget has been bared. The P26.7 billion was slipped in by the bicameral conference committee. Senators and representatives then ratified the bicam report. They are all thus answerable to the people for that hanky-panky......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles

The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla in Chinese auto market with $29,870 electric car

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched a sporty electric car on Thursday with styling cues drawn from Porsche and priced below Tesla’s Model 3, highlighting the stiff competition from new entrants in an already crowded EV market in China. During the two hour-long event, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun told a packed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto

The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Espinoza: No budget for coastal roads?

Espinoza: No budget for coastal roads?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Council-approved 2024 annual budget ‘ready for implementation’

Council-approved 2024 annual budget ‘ready for implementation’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Lotto 6/58: Lone bettor bags P175 million jackpot prize

MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor bagged the P175 million jackpot prize of Ultra Lotto 6/58 from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Friday evening draw. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto was 04-07-57-05-54-47, with a jackpot prize amounting to P175,160,965.20. Ultra Lotto 6/58 is drawn every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday at 9 p.m. READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

P4.57 trillion in agency budget released

Nearly 80 percent of the record P5.768 trillion budget for the year has been released as the government ramps up implementation of various programs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

US budget deficit tops half a trillion

Outlays accelerated while receipts fell in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, Treasury data shows The US federal budget deficit reached half a trillion dollars in the first three months of the new fiscal year as spending picked up while receipts shrank, the US Treasury revealed on Thursday. In December a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Supreme Court asked to invalidate BARMM governance code

Officials of the Bangsamoro government are bracing for a drawn-out legal battle as a consequence of the petition by constituent-local executives for the Supreme Court to declare null and void the newly-enacted regional governance code......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits

In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits

In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund

Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned any confidential funds to the government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Aquilino Pimentel III, ex-speaker Velasco biggest Congress spenders in 2022

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III was the biggest spender among senators in 2022 with almost P130 million, while Sen. Mark Villar was the most frugal with expenses at only P35 mill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024