July 2024 inflation seen to hit 4.% to 4.8%
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation in July is projected to surpass the government’s target range, increasing up to 4.0% to 4.8%, according to the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday.
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Alfredo Pascual resigns as DTI chief
MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual has quit his post, said the Palace on Wednesday.
Senators bid farewell to now education chief Angara
MANILA, Philippines — “Goodbye but not farewell,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said after senators formalized their adieu to their former colleague in a Senate Resolution.
8 Cavite towns under state of calamity due to oil spill
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Cavite have declared a state of calamity due to the oil spill, Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday.
PCG: Company that chartered the MT Princess Empress also owns MT Terra Nova cargo
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:35 p.m.) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday divulged that the owner of the MT Terra Nova’s 1.4 million liter fuel cargo was the SL Harbor Bulk Terminal Corp— the same company who hired the ship that spilled 800,000 liters of oil in Oriental Mindoro last year.
19 economic zones proposed in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — There are a total of 19 proposed economic zones in the Senate, according to Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri
'Carina' death toll now at 39; affected persons reach 4.8 million
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the combined effects of Super Typhoon Carina (International name: Gaemi), the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclone Butchoy (International name: Prapiroon) has hit 39, with the number of affected persons rising to 4.8 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday.
Government spending up 14.6%, says DBM
MANILA, Philippines — Government spending has improved its spending for 2024 following a year marked by underspending.