DTI: Price freeze in effect in National Capital Region amid state of calamity due to Typhoon Carina

MANILA — On July 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a price freeze on basic necessities in National Capital Region following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) due to the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “The price freeze, effective immediately, aims…

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BDO Drives Greater Sustainable Finance

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) continues to strengthen its commitment to a sustainable future through proactively financing energy efficiency projects, including green facilities and vehicles. At the recently held Energy Financing Forum, Gabriel U. Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Finance of BDO Capital & Investment Corporation said that BDO is looking for more renewable energy projects to finance in support…

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DOF lines up strategies to boost PH employment quality

The Department of Finance (DOF) has bared the government strategies referred to as the Growth-Enhancing Actions and Resolutions (GEARs) plan that will ensure the country is on track to achieve a growth-enhancing fiscal consolidation, which in turn will foster an environment conducive to employment-generating investments.Under the GEARS plan, the DOF will act fast on investments…

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The Cost of the 500-day Russia – Ukraine War

ISTANBUL – Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has  now hit 500 days, has inflicted a huge economic effect on both and other countries due to fluctuating commodity prices. During the 500 days, Russia increased military expenses and saw difficulties especially related to embargoes and trade bans from Western countries. Russian Central Bank reserves, worth 300 billion euros (US$326.6 billion), was blocked…

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PAPI Courtesy Call Strengthens Ties with Aklan Leaders

KALIBO, AKLAN – A meaningful and productive courtesy call was held between the officers of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) and key leaders of Aklan, further strengthening collaboration between the media sector and local government units. Leading the delegation were PAPI Chairman Nelson S. Santos and PAPI Vice President for Visayas Giecel…

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Bringing Knowledge Closer | STARBOOKS Turnover in Misamis Occidental

Access to science and technology just got closer to home! Through the partnership between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the BPI Foundation, Inc., represented by Mr. Geronimo G. Torres, four schools in Misamis Occidental received brand new computer units installed with the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS)…

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