NG foreign currency deposits push end-March GIR to $104 billion
The country’s gross international reserves (GIR), an indicator of capacity to pay for maturing foreign currency obligations, based on preliminary data, rose to USD104 billion as of end-March 2024 from the end-February 2024 level of USD102. billion.
NG debt rise in February to P15.18 trillion on domestic borrowing
The National Government (NG) posted outstanding debt of P15.18 trillion at the end of February, higher by P388.51 billion from January due mainly from fresh domestic debt issuances.
BTr sets double auction on Monday due to midweek holidays
Malacanang declared April 10 as a holiday to celebrate the Feast of Ramadan, while April 9 is a regular holiday because it is the National Day of Valor—a day to commemorate the heroism of those who fought the country’s freedom and independence.
DA chief designates Valley Forge Military Academy alumnus as OIC for inspectorate, enforcement
Carlos Carag, a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy in the US, has been designated by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. as officer-in-charge of the office of the assistant secretary for DA Inspectorate and Enforcement.
SM group boosts livelihood of local farmers with farm to store program
Agriculture is one of the major sectors in the country with over 10 million individuals in the industry. SM recognizes that as a group,...
