Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, June 30 urged the government to strengthen the implementation of the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and the social protection program for adolescent mothers. Gatchalian made the call following the Commission on Population and Development’s...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairman Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno advised more than 2,000 University of Southern Mindanao (USM) graduates to use their education to bring positive change to Mindanao. "Graduates, as you leave this institution and venture into the world,...
The Observatory combines unique Japanese design and masterplanning while taking into account Filipino needs. There’s a lot to envy about Japanese culture, whether it’s their reputed punctuality and courtesy, or the hospitality where everything is provided without being too intrusive. This...
The local bourse closed the week on a positive note as investor sentiment got a boost from expectations of a local interest rate cut. The main index added 21.33 points or 0.33 percent to close at 6,411.91 as Conglomerates led the advance while banks and miners retreated. Volume improved to 1.16...
Don Tim Development Corporation (DTDC) prepares to unravel its newest project that promises to give home seekers and investors a great reason to set their sights on the idyllic south of Metro Manila. Set to become the jewel of Silang, Cavite, the new development covers a total of 2.7 hectares with...
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the provincial government of Dinagat Islands signed on Thursday, June 27, a memorandum of cooperation to establish an Economic Zones (EZs). MAGNO (MinDA FB) MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said in a statement that establishing EZs aims...
The country’s ambition to become upper middle-income status could be achieved in 2026, later than the government’s projection of 2025. That is, if the peso does not depreciate. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, during a briefing on Thursday, June...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed the notice of disallowance for P876,896.87 given by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to its employees for financial and health assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the ruling, the COA denied the appeal filed by Mary Liza...
The local stock market continued to recover as investors turned hopeful that US inflation will be low enough to trigger a rate cut. The main index jumped 77.47 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,390.58 as Banks led the rally. Volume remained low though at 508 million shares worth P4.52 billion as...
The local stock market inched up as investors continued to slowly pick up bargains. The main index added 14.06 points or 0.22 percent to close at 6,313.11 led by the advance of the Services sector while Conglomerates and Miners retreated. Volume improved to 323 million shares worth P4.91 billion as...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board has approved the creation of a P16.1 billion project to expedite the country’s internet connection through digital infrastructure. The Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP), which will be financed through official development...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairman Leo Tereso A. Magno said two prominent individuals have been appointed to the MinDA Board of Directors. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Purita Arsenia I. Bian as representative from the Mindanao business sector and Guillermo...
