The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would further enhance the country’s market access. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 20, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that they remain steadfast in their support toward the...
Local share prices were higher but much lower than the day’s peak as investors wait for cues from economic data due in coming days. The main index inched up 15.32 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,622.45 as Mining firms led the advance while Banks retreated. Volume was steady at 1.36...
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles has pledged his agency’s full cooperation and support for the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 and the attainment of good governance goals. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairman Karlo Alexei Nograles (Senate PRIB Photo) In a...
The local stock market rose further as more firms report positive performances for the first half of the year. The main index expanded by 67.78 points or 1.07 percent to close at 6,430.08 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed with Conglomerates leading the advance while Miners lost the most....
The Philippine Creatives Industry Development Act lapsed into law last July 27, and is now known as Republic Act (RA) 11904. House Special Committee on Creative Industry And Performing Arts chairman and Pangasinan Rep. De Venecia (Photo from House of Representatives Media/MANILA BULLETIN) “This...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, June 3 said the incoming Marcos administration should pursue the “Balik Probinsya” program in order to accelerate regional development so that more Filipinos living in rural areas can enjoy greater economic opportunities in the long run. Go is...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is finalizing a list of flagship projects worth P15 trillion that will be up for President Marcos’ approval next month. During the Makati Business forum on Thursday, Feb. 23, NEDA Secretary Arsenio...
The National Economic and Development (NEDA) expects slower growth for next year due to substantial external and internal headwinds. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the economy would likely grow above seven percent this year, but it is expected to expand at a much slower...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera, as the Philippine Senior Officials Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD) Leader, chairs the ASEAN Inter-Sectoral Consultation to enhance the Regional Guidance on Strengthening the Role of Social Work and...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, February 21 said the Optical Media Board (OMB) has outlived its purpose and would best be abolished. Estrada made the statement as he filed Senate Bill No. 1904, which calls for its abolition. “The significant technological advancements in the media landscape...
The local stock market bounced after sliding for three days as investors started looking for bargains. The main index rose by 56.84 points or 0.84 percent to close at 6,800.96 as Banks led the advance although the Services sector lagged behind. However, volume remained anemic at 611 million shares...
The National Innovation Council (NIC) approved several project proposals geared towards developing “innovative solutions,” the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the 25-member council chaired by President Marcos...
