MAKATI, Dec 2 — In this year’s National Exporters Week, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Export Development Council (EDC), and Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) will focus on the theme of developing and fortifying the presence of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in global value chains. “Amid globalization and full integration of the ASEAN economies next year, we have been vigorously supporting the improvement of the capabilities of our SMEs so they can […]
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Fiscal deficit for Oct 2014 contracts to P2.5 billion
MANILA, Dec 2 — The National Government (NG) registered a P2.5 billion fiscal deficit in October, 77% lower than the amount posted in the same period last year as expenditures continued to grow at a slower pace than revenues. In a statement, the National Economic and Development Authority yesterday said total revenues for the month amounted to P152.3 billion, or a growth of 13% compared to the same month last year. This brings year-to-date collections […]
DBM working with Congress for smooth passage of supplemental budget, says Palace
MANILA, Dec 2 — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is coordinating with Congress for the smooth passage of the P23.3-billion supplemental budget, a Palace official said on Monday. “Ginagawa ng administrasyon sa pamamagitan ng DBM, ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa ating mga mambabatas at sa mga lider ng Kongreso para magkaroon ng pagkakaunawaan kung ano ang pinakamainam na landas na tatahakin hinggil dito sa pagkakaroon ng supplemental budget,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, […]
Oil companies implement LPG rollback
Consumers woke up to good news as oil companies reduced the price of LPG tanks in the latest round of rollbacks implemented by said companies.
Senate starts probe on EDCA
The Senate starts its probe on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago said that the public has the right to know if the Philippines will really benefit from the said agreement.
LPA may become a storm
The latest low pressure area that entered the Philippine area of responsibility has a large possibility of developing into a storm.
Family cries for justice for alleged hazing victim
The family of 27-year old, Leo Lazaro, an airport police-trainee, cries out for justice as they suspect that Lazaro was a victim of hazing.
Senate looks into audit reports regarding Malampaya probe
The Commission on Audit presented audit probe reports in the Senate regarding its probe on the Malampaya power plant.
PH to launch APEC 2015
MAKATI, Dec. 1 — The Philippines will launch Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2015 today,(December 1 to buoy up local businesses to explore and initiate opportunities based on lined up activities for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) next year. “While the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has lined up several activities as the country chairs APEC in 2015 and hosts the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, we aim to spur greater private sector participation and generate […]
Palace commemorates Bonifacio Day
MANILA, Dec 1 — The Palace on Sunday commemorates the 151st anniversary of the birth of Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution. “Nakikiisa ako sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ni Bonifacio. Ang pagmamahal sa bayan ni Andres Bonifacio ang nagbigay inspirasyon sa mga Pilipino na ipaglaban at itanghal ang kanilang dignidad, kalayaan, at ang soberanya ng ating bansa,” said Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, quoting President […]
Future Bangsamoro can enact laws for protection of Lake Lanao
MARAWI CITY, Lanado del Sur, Dec. 1 — The future Bangsamoro government has the authority to enact laws for the management and protection of Lake Lanao which is classified as an inland water, Government of the Philippines legal team head Anna Tarhata Basman said during a public consultation of the House of Representatives’ Ad Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law in this city. Basman addressed the issue on Lake Lanao which is among the […]
DTI to conduct holiday trade fair for disaster victims
The Department of Trade and Industry will conduct a holiday domestic trade fair for disaster victims.
