The World Bank has approved a US$100 million agriculture development project to help boost the livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk in indigenous cultural communities in Mindanao. Philippines. In a statement over the weekend, World Bank said the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) is expected to benefit around 120,000 farmers and fisherfolk in selected ancestral domains in…
BALAMBAN, Cebu – The Board of Investments (BOI) has expressed confidence its P1.5 trillion investment pledges target this year will be achieved. In an interview over the weekend here, Trade Undersecretary and BOI managing head Ceferino Rodolfo said several big renewable energy (RE) projects are expected to be approved within the year. “These renewable energy projects…
The national government posted a P66.8 billion budget surplus in April, this year, the highest recorded in four years. Bureau of Treasury (BTr) data showed that the budget surplus was significantly higher than the P4.9 billion in April last year, and was the highest recorded since the P88.87 billion in April 2019. Last month’s surplus…
The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST 1) forges Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) and the Local Government Unit of Burgos, La Union for the implementation of the Bridging the Utilization of R&D results through Awareness and dissemination for Community Empowerment through Science and Technology…
Digitalization has resulted to significant changes in various industries, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently and interact with customers with greater responsiveness. Banks, in particular, have been able to leverage new digital technologies to transform their services and offer customers the ability to make financial transactions with just a few taps on their devices.
Butuan City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations led by Undersecretary Sancho A. Mabborang once again expressed its unwavering dedication to strengthen the food safety measures and regulatory system in the country, today at the 1st Caraga Food Safety Summit.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of the Inter-Agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook (IAC-IMO) tasked to directly address inflation and enhance initiatives to improve the economy and the quality of life of Filipinos.
Moved by a shared desire to secure the water future of Northern Mindanao, more than 450 engaged stakeholders including legislators and governors gathered for the 1st Integrated Water Security Summit at the Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort in Opol, Misamis Oriental on May 25-26, 2023. The Summit was endorsed by Regional Development Council Resolution 19…
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Representative Jonathan Keith Flores of the 2nd Congressional District of Bukidnon ink a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a project on pineapple fiber extraction in Lantapan, Bukidnon. This collaborative project is envisioned to help minimize the waste management costs of the local growers, process quality pineapple fiber,…
Retirement may be the last thing on the minds of the young and employed. However, BDO Unibank advises them to start saving for it already to secure a more comfortable post-employment life.
