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DBM: MSME Programs to get P1.2B Funding Assistance Under 2023 GAA
A total of P1.2 billion will fund various government programs to boost micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA). These programs are part of the MSME Development Plan and other initiatives of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to promote the growth of MSMEs; establishment of Negosyo Centers;…
Philippines comes back with biggest delegation to ITB Berlin, bags sustainable tourism recognitions
Returning to the global scene with the biggest delegation of tourism stakeholders to date, the Philippines made a big comeback at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 Convention in Messe Berlin, Germany on 07 to 09 March 2023, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its marketing and promotion arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)…
PBBM: Gov’t already carrying out most of private sector’s infra dev’t recommendations
A substantial portion of the the Private Sector Advisory Council’s (PSAC) recommendations to the government for infrastructure development have either been completed or in the process of actual implementation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday following a meeting with the advisory group in Malacanang Palace. “And I’m happy to note that the recommendations that…
Yulo bags 3 medals in Qatar World Cup artistic gymnastics
MANILA – Carlos Edriel Yulo bagged three medals, including the gold in the floor exercise event as the 2023 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Artistic Gymnastics World Cup second leg in Qatar ended Saturday. The 2019 world champion scored 14.833 points to claim victory at Aspire Dome in Doha City. Japan’s Kazuki Minami, the 2019 champion in…
Disposal of wasted Covid-19 vaccines safe: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday assured the public that the wasted coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines are disposed of in a safe manner.
‘Reignite the MADgic’, Nonprofit group I am MAD reunites, announces full in-person volunteer opportunities
To reignite the “MADgic” of volunteerism, I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers Inc., a nationwide nonprofit, non-governmental organization, gathered recently in Botolan, Zambales for its annual “MAD Meet.”
PBBM praises PAF pilots, underscores importance of improving PH defense capabilities
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised on Wednesday the country’s air force pilots as he underscored the importance of increasing the Philippines’ defense capabilities to effectively guard its maritime territory.
Best Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year at the Alpha SEA 16th Annual Deal Solution Awards
In Photo (From Right to Left): Siddiq Bazarwala, CEO of Alpha Southeast Asia, awarded Eduardo V. Francisco, President of BDO Capital, the Best Local Currency Bond Deal of the Year for SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation’s corporate bonds issued in the Philippines in 2022. BDO Capital also won the Best Green Bonds of the Year for ACEN Corporation…
30 FIRMS IN NORTHERN MINDANAO TO BENEFIT FROM DOST’S CONSULTANCY PROGRAM
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Thirty firms in Northern Mindanao are expected to benefit from the Department of Science and Technology’s implementation of the Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) Program this year. This consultancy program is designed to unlock the firms’ potential and achieve greater levels of productivity. MPEX provides consultations and assessments to identify areas…
PH food exporters aim to widen share in MEA markets
The Philippine pavilion officially opened at Gulfood 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 20. The Philippine participation in Gulfood led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is complemented by the Outbound Business Matching Mission (OBMM) to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Dubai.