The National Economic and Development Authority said that the implementation of non-tariff barriers on imports, such as the requirement of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance (SPSIC), has hurt Filipino consumers. In a statement on Thursday, April 25, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has undersored the health and environmental benefits that would be derived from the rehabilitation and restoration of the San Juan River initiated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The rehabilitation and restoration of the San Juan River...
The local stock market rose further as investors continued bargain hunting following gains in US bourses. The main index jumped 65.95 points or 1.01 percent to close at 6,572.75 as Conglomerates led the charge although Banks lagged behind. Volume was higher at 1.13 billion shares worth P6.07...
Sen. Imee Marcos is pushing for the expansion of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by including unconditional cash transfers for bedridden senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Sen. Imee Marcos presides over the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said it is crucial to ease the inflation rates, particularly the rice prices, in the coming months to achieve the government's growth target. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan told reporters that the goal of keeping the inflation within...
The local stock market rose as it appears that the conflict between Israel and Iran has been doused, causing oil prices to drop. The main index added 62.72 points or 0.97 percent to close at 6,506.80 with the Industrial counter leading the advance across the board. Volume firmed up to 554 million...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has expressed its support for the Department of Agriculture’s proposal to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). “NEDA is looking at that issue. There are pros, there are cons. I would like to think that keeping the RCEF...
The local stock market was flat as investors preferred to wait for cues instead before engaging in bargain hunting. The main index added just 1.08 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,444.08 as sectoral indices were equally split. Volume fell to 564 million shares worth P3.63 billion as gainers...
State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies said that more incentives should be given to agricultural extension workers (AEW) to motivate them to reach farmers in far-flung areas. During an online webinar, PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Ivory Myka R. Galang noted that AEWs...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is planning to allocate P200 million for innovative projects and programs next year. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon told reporters that it will propose to double the budget for projects that support enterprises...
Repower Energy Development Corp. (REDC) said it plan to construct the country's first seawater pump storage hydropower facility in Real, Quezon after being granted a Hydropower Service Contract from the Department of Energy (DOE). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the subsidiary of...
Senators on Monday, April 22, urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to plan well its idea of adding another motorcycle lane in EDSA. Senate Public Services Committee Chair Sen. Grace Poe said that while the intention to decongest EDSA is understandable, she's curious as to how the agency...
