Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla said hikes in interest rates are not expected to greatly dampen the domestic economy’s 2023 growth, citing
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SSS releases 13-month pay, other benefits this week
The Social Security System (SSS) will release the 13th month benefit and the monthly pension of its eligible members starting first week of December. In a statement on Thursday,
DOJ directs NBI to probe NAIA human smuggling ring
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the activities of rogue airport employees including Bureau of Immigration personnel allegedly behind the
DBM urges private sector to help advance public service
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has urged the private sector to help government in improving public services to fast-track the country’s economic recovery. DBM Secretary
Marcos to Pinoy envoys: Promote, protect PH interests
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on newly appointed Filipino diplomats to promote and protect their country’s interests in the respective foreign assignments.
DOST lauds provincial Science and Tech directors for programs’ success
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has lauded and recognized its provincial Science and Technology (S&T) directors during the PSTD Conference at Widus Hotel
Marcos now home from ‘successful’ participation in ASEAN summits
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned home to Manila today from his participation in the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related
Remarks and predictions on Q3 2022 GDP growth figures
By Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means
I expect the economy to have grown between 7.5 to 7.8 percent, defying expectations and reflecting the overall shift in attitude from pandemic mode to endemic mode for COVID-19. This is upon our analysis of (1) data from the country’s traffic situation which is evidence of higher economic activity, (2) higher-than-expected OFW remittances, (3) the continuing boom in the services sector, especially the BPO sector and freelancing; (4) very good employment numbers in September; and (5) good tax performance, indicating that there is a growing tax base.
PH economy under Marcos shows signs of ‘exceptional strength’
MANILA – The 7.6 percent growth of the Philippine economy in the third quarter of the year showed that the economy under the administration of President
Albay town empowers LGBTQ sector via ‘equality’ seminar
LEGAZPI CITY – Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) community in Camalig town, Albay province have learned the importance of the Sexual Orientation
