AFTER many delays, the Transportation department’s first airport project in the public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline will likely be auctioned off next week, Cabinet members said.
Nov 192013
BusinessWorld Online: Economy
Nov 192013
THE COUNTRY’S balance of payments (BoP) surplus plunged in October from the previous month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) yesterday reported.
Nov 192013
THE SENATE started plenary debates on the proposed P2.265-trillion national budget yesterday.
Nov 182013
THE SENATE version of the 2014 national budget bill was approved at the committee level yesterday, putting the bill on track for approval before the Senate adjourns on Dec. 21.
Nov 182013
PRODUCTION of rice and corn this quarter is expected to be less than forecasted by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) due to the damage to agriculture by super typhoon Yolanda, the Department of Agriculture (DA) chief said yesterday.
Nov 182013
MORE than a week after the devastation left by super typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan), the outpouring of disaster-relief donations from all over the world hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down.
Nov 142013
AIR service talks between the Philippines and Russia have been postponed following a request by the latter country to push the meeting back due to internal concerns.
Nov 142013
THOUGH manufacturing has the potential to provide more jobs, industry leaders say that high labor and power costs continue to hinder the sector.
Nov 142013
LENDERS in the Philippines are readying themselves for a further tightening of regulatory oversight, with the requirements of Basel III, as adapted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), due to come into effect at the beginning of next year. While the transition is not expected to be overly burdensome, the cost of greater security could be a short-term dip in profits.
Nov 132013
DAVAO CITY — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified six sites in three Compostela Valley towns for small-scale mining under the government’s Minahang Bayan program.