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BOI: Gov’t confident to hit P1.5-trillion investment target
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…
National Gov’t posts 4-year high budget surplus in April
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…
DOST Region 1 forges MOA with the NRCP and LGU of Burgos, La Union.
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…
DOST assures Food Sector of full support
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.
PBBM forms inter-agency body on inflation, market outlook
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.
Public, private stakeholders hold 1st Integrated Water Security Summit in NorthMin
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…
BDO to young professionals: Start saving for retirement
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.
DOST 1 meets with Local Chief Executive, sets sights on transforming Alaminos City into a Smart City
ALAMINOS, CITY- The Department of Science and Technology Region 1, through OIC-RD Teresita A. Tabaog and Provincial Director Arnold C. Santos with their team, were warmly welcomed by the City of Alaminos through Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste and his staff on May 19, 2023.
PAPI’s SEARCH FOR OUTSTANDING COURT SHERIFF BEGINS
THE CALL for nominations for the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) Outstanding Regional Trial Court Sheriff is now open.
AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES MARITIME COOPERATION PACKAGE FOR PH, INCREASED ODA
Australia announced Thursday a maritime cooperation initiative package for the Philippines, including technical assistance and capacity building for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as well as increased Official Development Assistance (ODA) for several initiatives, including the Mindanao peace process.