Gov’t has new tool to find areas without electricity
THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) will soon be able to accurately map out areas without access to electricity after partnering with Cisco Philippines to...
Nat’l gov’t debt reaches P14.35 trillion as of end-August
THE Bureau of Treasury said the national government's outstanding debt went up to P14.35 trillion as of end-August 2023.
It said the P105.28 billion or...
PCSO MIGRATES TO AUTOMATED LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED EFFICIENCY, TRANSPARENCY
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday (October 1), launched the brand-new Philippine Lottery System (PLS), which would bring a host of benefits,...
Gasoline, kerosene prices down; diesel up
PUMP prices of gasoline and kerosene will again decline for the second consecutive week today by up to P2 per liter, while the price...
Gov’t expects $1B from Retail Dollar Bonds 2 offering
THE government is confident that it will raise more than USD1 billion from its second offering of Retail Onshore Dollar Bonds (RDB 2), a...
No sponsor yet for proposed tax on junk food – DOF
NO LAWMAKER in either chamber of Congress has sponsored the passage of a measure that would slap a tax on junk food, according to...
Maharlika Corp. seen to start investment activities in Q1 2024
MAHARLIKA Investment Corporation (MIC), the state-owned company that will manage the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, is expected to begin its investment activities in...
WB OKs $600-M loan to PH for digital tech, e-commerce
THE World Bank announced it has approved a $600-million loan supporting the Philippines’ increased adoption of digital technology.
The country’s first “Digital Transformation Development Policy...
SMPC distributes seaweed propagules to Caluya farmers
INTEGRATED energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC), in its continued effort to expand its livelihood programs outside of its host island, has...
Egg price also rises
PRICE of eggs is up by P1 per piece as of Friday, Sept. 29,which according to the Philippine Egg Board Association was due to...