Agri damage from habagat, storms soars to P5.01B
Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong has climbed to P5.01 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its noon advisory on Wednesday, October 8.
Econ Adviser denies investor pullout amid corruption probe
The Philippines continues to receive investment pledges despite the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in flood-control infrastructure projects, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick D. Go said Thursday.
BSP cuts policy rate to 4.75% amid weak growth outlook
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent during its rate-setting meeting today, defying widespread market expectations of a hold at 5 percent.
DOTr secures key ROW areas to accelerate NSCR completion
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Thursday the successful acquisition of right-of-way (ROW) in six critical areas from Calumpit, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga, aimed at accelerating the completion of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System.
DA brings P20 rice, agri aid to Batanes
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes to launch the “P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program and distribute over ₱13 million in agricultural and fisheries support.
