To further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Israel, state-run Land Bank of the Philippines and the Israel Embassy agreed to explore more areas of collaboration to advance economic development in the country.
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector welcomed the continued expansion of PhilHealth’s YAKAP and GAMOT programs, saying the reforms are helping reduce healthcare costs for Filipino families.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is proposing the creation of a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to manage the eGovPH app, aiming to make the platform financially sustainable and improve its operations.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is leading the development of a new National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE) aimed at improving the financial health of Filipinos by helping them make better money decisions.
Apex Mining Co. Inc. nearly doubled first-quarter earnings as soaring gold prices offset weaker production, while the listed miner unveiled an aggressive capital spending program anchored on a planned USD300-million copper project and the expansion of its Maco mine operations.