The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for a swift enactment of the planned sovereign wealth fund to enhance the newly approved blueprint for the socioeconomic development of the country. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the proposed Maharlika...
The plan of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to turn the Port of Davao into a new logistics and investment hub in Southeast Asia is moving closer to reality after the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) has approved the creation of a technical working group. Port of Davao District Collector...
The upgrade of the Monsanas- Upper Dimorok-Lower Dimorok Road will improve mobility and the transport of goods in Zamboanga del Sur, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Dec. 19. DPWH Regional Office 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia reported that the newly-paved...
The government approved the country’s blueprint for socioeconomic development over the medium term, and extended the tariff reduction on key commodities until next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M....
Editorial After much discussion, the mayors of Metro Manila have finally agreed in principle to adopt the Metro Manila Council's (MMC) plan to introduce a standardized traffic citation system which is planned to be implemented next year. San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, also the MMC president,...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the government of China to further improve the Philippines' healthcare waste management. On Friday, Dec. 16, the UNDP turned over to the DOH the project called "Learning Experience...
Sixteen indigent members of micro and small cooperatives received medical assistance at the launching of Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)'s Program on Medical Assistance for Cooperatives (PMAC). (COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FACEBOOK) CDA...
The local stock market dropped further on growing fears that the US will go into recession. The main index fell 70.30 points or 1.07 percent to close at 6,496.50 as the Mining and Oil sector led the retreat with only the Industrial counter managing to hold its ground. Volume was stable at 558...
That the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) took only 18 calendar days to get passed in the House of Representatives rubs Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman the wrong way. Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Facebook) Hataman was one of six congressmen who voted against the...
A bill that seeks to establish the country's competitive edge in the natural bamboo market in transport, construction, furniture, and fabric sectors that can lead to industrial-manufacturing development will be refiled in Congress. Bohol Representative Edgardo M. Chatto said he will refile House...
Department of Social Welfare and Development After two days of partnership activities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) got new partners to help implement the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). During the Partnership Festival held on Dec. 2, DSWD signed a memorandum...
The local stock market dropped on concern that the US Federal Reserve will keep rates high as inflation remains elevated. The main index lost 48.27 points or 0.73 percent to close at 6,566.80 as the Services sector led all counters in the retreat. A total of 2.06 billion shares worth P7.27 billion...
