Strong PH, US economic boost index, peso

MANILA: Strong jobs data in the Philippines and healthy earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 in the US markets boosted the local index and currency on Thursday’s trading.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) completed the week’s trading with…

Senate to continue ‘deeper discussions’ on RBH 6

MANILA: The subcommittee under the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes chaired by Senator Sonny Angara will continue deeper discussions on the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 in the coming weeks.

During the Kapih…

BIR collections up by 8% in 2023

MANILA: The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) tax collections went up by 8 percent last year.

BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., at the sidelines of the National Tax Campaign Kick-off held at the Philippine International Convention Center on Thursd…

MMDA water purification teams to be deployed in Davao – Abalos

MANILA: Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday said Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) purification teams will be deployed as part of the relief efforts in the flood and landslide-hit areas in Davao and Caraga regions.

‘I just cal…

P84-M fund approved for 23 Davao villages under state of calamity

MANILA: The City Council here has approved the release of PHP84 million from the city’s calamity fund to assist the flood and landslide victims in 23 of its severely affected barangays.

On Thursday, Davao City’s 3rd District Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Or…

VP Sara thanks President Marcos for Davao Region aid

MANILA: Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the assistance extended to families affected by landslides and flooding in Davao Region.

“Maraming salamat Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa l…

P27-M irrigation project to sustain rice farms during dry season

LEGAZPI CITY: The National Irrigation Administration in Bicol (NIA-5) is optimistic about sustained services to rice farmers during the dry season with its new PHP27-million pump irrigation project in Camarines Sur.

In an interview on Thursday, NIA-5…