The budget deficit eased to P248.1 billion in September, down from P273.3 billion in the same month last year, as revenue growth outpaced spending, the Department of Finance reported Thursday.
The Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee has ordered all government offices to purchase only energy-consuming products (ECPs) that meet the Department of Energy’s (DOE) minimum efficiency standards. This move aims to promote energy savings and reduce public spending.
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is set to use the Philippine Coconut Authority’s (PCA) daily price monitoring system to track abaca prices more effectively.