Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Australian Businesses Increasing Focus on Philippines, Ambassador Indicates

Makati City – Australian Ambassador HK Yu highlighted the growing interest of Australian businesses in the Philippines, citing the country's key economic reforms as a major factor. This observation was shared during the 2023 Pilipinas Conference in Mak...

DSWD Bicol Distributes P154 Million in Aid to Families Affected by...

Bicol – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided nearly PHP154 million in cash assistance to over 10,500 families in the region, affected by various disasters this year.According to Philippines News Agency, the of...

House Approves Bill for Contraband Detection and Control in Prisons

Manila – The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at curbing the proliferation of contraband in prisons by implementing a comprehensive detection and control system. The bill received unanimous approval, signaling a significant step forward...

House Approves Bill for Contraband Detection and Control in Prisons

Manila – The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at curbing the proliferation of contraband in prisons by implementing a comprehensive detection and control system. The bill received unanimous approval, signaling a significant step forward...

Iloilo City Hosts National STI Week, Focusing on Blue Economy

Iloilo City – The 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Week celebration opened in Iloilo City, spotlighting the blue economy's vital role in the Philippines' development. This event aligns with the 'Pagtanaw 2050,' a 30-year foresigh...

Iloilo City Hosts National STI Week, Focusing on Blue Economy

Iloilo City – The 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Week celebration opened in Iloilo City, spotlighting the blue economy's vital role in the Philippines' development. This event aligns with the 'Pagtanaw 2050,' a 30-year foresigh...

Davao City Sets PHP42 Million Budget for ‘Pasko Fiesta’ Celebrations

Davao City – The city government of Davao has allocated PHP42 million for the 'Pasko Fiesta sa Davao 2023,' a series of holiday season events, as announced by Jennifer Romero, head of the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO).According to Philipp...

Finance Secretary Diokno Confident in Achieving 2023 Economic Growth Target

Makati City – Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno expressed optimism about the Philippine economy's growth trajectory, confident in meeting the economic growth target set for 2023. He shared these views during the Pilipinas Conference 2023 at The Peninsu...

Finance Secretary Diokno Confident in Achieving 2023 Economic Growth Target

Makati City – Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno expressed optimism about the Philippine economy's growth trajectory, confident in meeting the economic growth target set for 2023. He shared these views during the Pilipinas Conference 2023 at The Peninsu...

Over PHP24 Million DSWD Fund Boosts Livelihood of 1.7K Antiqueños

San Jose de Buenavista, Antique – A substantial PHP24.8 million fund from the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has positively impacted 1,767 residents in Antique this year. The fund was all...

Price Freeze Imposed in Five Oriental Mindoro Towns Amid ASF Outbreak

Oriental Mindoro – Following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Trade and Industry-Mimaropa (DTI-Mimaropa) has implemented a price freeze on essential commodities in five towns of Oriental Mindoro. The measure aims to stabilize...

BIR Charges 69 Firms, Individuals in PHP1.8 Billion Ghost Receipt Scam

Manila – In a crackdown on tax evasion, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed criminal charges against 69 companies and individuals involved in a PHP1.8 billion "ghost receipts" scam. The complaints were filed on Wednesday, marking a significant m...

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