By Derco Rosal The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved funding extensions and budget increases for two major flood-control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), amounting to 79.73 billion. “Both projects will receive supplemental...
The construction period for two of the government's flood mitigation projects in Cavite and Metro Manila has been extended to up to five more years and consequently received additional funding. President Marcos on Tuesday, Nov. 5, first approved the extension of the construction period and...
The local stock market surged on news that the inflation rate in October did not rise higher than expected. The main index jumped 121.84 points or 1.71 percent to close at 7,257.94 with the Property sector leading the rally. Volume was still weak though at 1.03 billion shares worth P4.97 billion as...
By Derco Rosal The country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 percent from September’s four-year low of 1.9 percent due to soaring rice prices which jumped following recent calamities including Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. October's inflation pushed the 10-month...
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M. Angara is eyeing to tap additional concessional financing through cheap loans and grants extended by the Philippines' development partners as well as tycoons' deep pockets, to fund more classroom construction while addressing learning loss among Filipino...
The local stock exchange traded sideways as investors wait for the US elections and Federal Reserve meeting. The main index shed 6.86 percent or 0.10 percent to close at 7,136.10 with the Mining counter posting the steepest drop while Conglomerates and Services improved. Volume was low at 588...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 72 which adopts an integrated and harmonized process for formulation, approval, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of master plans for the infrastructure sector. (MB file photo) In his EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion met with United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in Manila on Oct. 29 to mobilize support and financing to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SUSTAINABILITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES — In the photo are (L-R) Rene Meily of...
By DERCO ROSAL With nine out of every 10 Filipinos feeling the harsh impacts of climate change, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will support drought and flood preparedness in the Philippines and other member countries to mitigate the impact on lives and livelihood. Over the next six years, the...
Cebu-based fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (Topline) is launching its P3.16 billion initial public offering before the year ends to be the last maiden offering at the Philippine Stock Exchange for 2024. The PSE said it has approved the firm’s IPO tentatively slated for Nov. 27...
The PSEi plunged to the 7,100 level as investors cashed out amid uncertainties due to the upcoming US elections and fears of higher Philippine inflation. The main index fell 137.28 points or 1.89 percent to close at 7,142.96 as Banks led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters were in...
By DERCO ROSAL Climate change could reduce gross domestic product (GDP) in Asian developing countries, including the Philippines, by 17 percent for the next nearly 50 years, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported. Based on ADB’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report, this economic...
