DA coordinating with DSWD to distribute rice in lieu of cash grants to poor Pinoys
The Department of Agriculture is coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to directly supply poor Filipinos with rice instead of giving them cash grants to ease market pressure on the national staple.
Meralco commits to power the P488-billion Metro Manila Subway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Thursday signed an agreement ensuring uninterrupted power and reliable service for the country's first underground railway, the Metro Manila Subway.
BSP confirms forecast and maintains policy settings
The policy-making monetary board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday decided to keep its borrowing rate unchanged at 6.50 percent, confirming market forecasts. As at result, the interest rates on overnight deposits and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively.
Globe rated sustainable telco a third time
Globe Telecom has retained its B score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the third consecutive year, solidifying its position as the most sustainable telecommunications company in the Philippines.
“PUV modernization is more than just vehicles”
Homegrown motorcycle taxi operator Angkas supports the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization but on Thursday urges for a more encompassing approach that addresses the concerns of all stakeholders.
