Discussions to extend CARS program ongoing
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REUTERS A PROPOSED extension to the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program is currently being discussed, according to the Department of Trade…
Two LNG projects seen operational by next year
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ENERGY.AGPGLOBAL.COM THE Department of Energy (DoE) said on Thursday that at least two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are on track to…
PHL coal, oil, gas reserves valued at P241 billion in 2021
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FREEPIK THE Philippines’ reserves of coal, oil, and natural gas and condensate were valued at P241.99 billion in 2021, up 68.4%, the…
LGUs urged to develop capital investment plans
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LOCAL government units (LGUs) have been instructed to develop a capital investment planning capability, the Department of Finance (DoF) said, citing the…
Moody’s Analytics downgrades Philippine growth outlook to 6.7%
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BW FILE PHOTO MOODY’S ANALYTICS said it lowered its 2022 growth estimate for the Philippines to 6.7% from 6.8% previously due to…
PHL urged to focus economic policy on keeping middle class prosperous
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE Philippines should manage the economy in a way that grows the middle class, to prevent members of…
Philippines says it has filed 189 diplomatic protests vs China
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FILIPINO fishermen spotted and retrieved metal debris off Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro on Nov. 6. — PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FACEBOOK PAGE THE PHILIPPINES…
Manila frees 234 inmates in bid to decongest its prison system
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS THE PHILIPPINES’ Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Thursday released 234 inmates from seven prisons who had served their…
Former PSALM CEO named acting PhilHealth president
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO EMMANUEL Rufino R. Ledesma, Jr., former head of the government agency in charge of power assets privatization, has been…
Central bank-led QR payment program seen to propel digital adoption in Davao, rest of Mindanao
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BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe M. Medalla (in white-yellow shirt) looks on as Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Z. Duterte tries…