In anticipation of the impact of tropical depression Aghon, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday, May 24, directed all DSWD field offices along the projected path of the storm to assess their stockpiles of family food packs (FFPs). (Photo from DSWD)...
DAVAO CITY – Newly appointed Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairman Secretary Leo Tereso Magno visited the MinDA office here on Wednesday afternoon, May 22. MAGNO (FB) Magno, the Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao, handed over his appointment documents to the MinDA Human...
The PSEi bounced back amid some bargain hunting although trading was mixed as concerns over inflation linger. The main index rose by 52.77 points or 0.80 points to close at 6,659.99 as Conglomerates led the advance but the Services and Mining sectors retreated. Volume was higher at 791 million...
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao Leo Tereso Abellera Magno has been appointed as the new chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Magno replaced Chairman Maria Belen Sunga Acosta. MAGNO'S appointment letter. (Via Ivy Tejano) However, Sunga refused to leave...
The nation’s economic agency is partnering with the Bangsamoro’s development group to improve the projects and programs in the region. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) to aid the...
Peso continues to weigh on stocks The local stock market dropped further as investors wait for fresh economic data while sentiment is dampened by the continued weakness of the Philippine peso. The main index shed 26.44 points or 0.40 percent to close at 6,607.22 as Banks led the decline while...
The heightened interest of the Philippines on nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy solution has so far been whipping up the curiosity of neighbors in the Southeast Asian region to also weigh in this technology into their energy mix. During the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, Energy Secretary...
The local stock market declined after sentiment was dampened by the fall of the peso to the P58 to a US dollar level. The main index lost 49.12 points or 0.74 percent to close at 6,633.66 as the Property sector led the retreat while the Services counter bucked the trend and advanced. Volume rose to...
There is only 23 percent of children who have benefited from any government feeding program with many reported to need more nutrient intake, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). Citing several government data, PIDS researchers stated in their study titled "Behind...
The local stock market rose as sentiment was boosted by gains in US bourses last Friday. The main index rose 64.09 percent or 0.97 percent to close at 6,682.78 as the Mining counter surged to lead the advance across the board. A total of 513 million shares worth P5.8 billion changed hands as...
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian (Sen. Gatchalian's Office) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) training and certification of senior high school teachers under the...
Japan has extended P121 million in grant assistance to the Philippines to provide Filipinos the opportunity to study in Japanese universities. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Friday led the signing and exchange of diplomatic notes ceremony for the...
