Banks to ramp up lending to agriculture sector
Banks are looking to increase lending to the agriculture sector this year amid better economic conditions, higher demand for agricultural loans and consolidation of government programs that would boost banks’ agricultural loan portfolio......»»
Daily Gospel, May 12: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
This is the Daily Gospel for today, May 12, 2024, which is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 10 Daily Gospel, May 11 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 16:15-20 (Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord) Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the.....»»
International Nurses Day: Better wages sought
A nurse’s group is calling attention to the worsening state of nurses, who are overworked and underpaid, as International Nurses Day is commemorated today......»»
DSWD to start validation, registration for food stamp program
The validation and registration of at least 300,000 poor families who will benefit from the full implementation of the national government’s food stamp program will start this month, an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development said yesterday......»»
Malabon holds Tambobong Indakan Festival
The local government of Malabon yesterday held the second Tambobong Indakan festival, which promotes the rich and colorful culture of the city......»»
Rama to contest suspension order in Supreme Court, readies legal fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays firm despite being ordered a preventive suspension by the Ombudsman. He now plans to ask for Supreme Court intervention, believing the decision might be politically motivated. Rama questions the fairness of the anti-graft office’s six-month suspension, stating he and seven other City Hall officials weren’t given.....»»
Baste urges Filipinos: Keenly observe Liza Marcos interviews
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte has urged the Filipinos to keenly observe the interviews of the First Lady, Liza Marcos to be able to see the real situation of the Philippine society today......»»
Computer shop raided for fake ID production
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) raided a computer shop at Diaz Mall, Bolton Street, on May 9, 2024, for falsifying government documents......»»
DILG fails to serve Rama suspension order
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Central Visayas office failed yesterday to implement the six-month preventive suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and seven other city hall officials......»»
Economy seen growing by 6.2 percent this year
Philippine economic expansion may pick up in the coming months, with growth seen averaging 6.2 percent this year, well within the government’s six to seven percent target, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
BCDA open to selling SCTEX share for P20 billion
The government wants at least P20 billion from the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) in the potential sale of its 50 percent stake in the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)......»»
Deficit-to-GDP ratio softens to 4.5 percent in Q1
The budget deficit’s share to the overall economy softened in the first quarter and is still closing into its pre-pandemic level as the government moves to consolidate its finances......»»
Brahmans pursue UCAL bid
No. 1 seed University of Batangas tries to extend its winning streak to seven games when it battles No. 4 Philippine Women’s University in the knockout semifinals of the 1st PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Women’s Volleyball Tournament today at the University of the Batangas gym in Batangas City......»»
PCSO sees higher earnings if illegal gambling curbed
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) could have remitted higher dividends to the government had the authorities been successful in neutralizing illegal gambling operations in the country. .....»»
EDITORIAL — Remember Pharmally?
The COVID-19 pandemic is over, but the scandals related to the government’s response remain unresolved......»»
Rama, Rosell wala diha pag-serve sa suspension
Rama, Rosell wala diha pag-serve sa suspension.....»»
Don’t shoot the messenger : Cristy Fermin reacts to Kiko-Sharon Cyber Libel charges
The controversial veteran showbiz columnist and now online show host reacted to the Cyber Libel cases filed against her by the husband-and-wife Sharon Cuneta and former senator Francis "Kiko" Pangalinan earlier today. .....»»
‘Marites warfare’
A foreign diplomat must be a naif to take the word of a middle-level military officer as the official stand of the national government......»»
Foreign chambers seek approval of Konektadong Pinoy bill
Foreign business groups are urging the government to immediately approve the Konektadong Pinoy bill to expand internet access in the country......»»
Debt-to-GDP ratio remains above int’l threshold at 60.2%
The country’s outstanding debt as a share to the overall economy slightly eased in the first quarter, but remained above the internationally accepted threshold, with the government urged to be on a serious lookout for more revenue sources......»»