From Manila Bulletin
Dated 2 February 2012
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s tax effort likely rose to 12.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product last year from 12.1 percent a year ago, preliminary data from the Department of Finance showed Thursday.
The fiscal authorities credit the improving...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 2 February 2012
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s water and sanitation program for waterless municipalities has gained headway in Central Luzon with three municipalities in Nueva Ecija as the latest recipients of some P25 million in grants from the Department of Health (DoH).
The...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 2 February 2012
PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Philippines – The government livelihood and infrastructure projects continuously benefited the far-flung communities in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur.
The villagers, mostly highland people, benefited from various livelihood projects such as agriculture...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 30 January 2012
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – The national government has released a total of P1.075 billion in cash grants in 2011 to 145,421 beneficiaries of its continuing conditional cash transfer program in Region 12, and 10,719 others in Marawi City, a Department...
From Sun Star
Dated 27 January 2012
FOREIGN experts who conducted studies on the possible effects of mining in the country said Thursday that harsh effects of the mining operation in Tampakan, South Cotabato to the people and to the environment could last up to thousands of...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 26 January 2012
MANILA, Philippines — Government officials from the Philippines and the United States are set to meet Friday at the US Department of State in Washington, DC for the 2nd Bilateral Strategic Dialogue to discuss the need to beef up Manila's...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 26 January 2012
MANILA, Philippines — The government admitted that trains serving passengers of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line 1 during peak hours are scarce and that rehabilitating old and dilapidated coaches is needed to attend to commuter demands.
LRT Administration (LRTA) spokesperson...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 26 January 2012
PAGADIAN CITY, Philippines (PIA) – The government acknowledged the great contribution of Chinese culture to our country.
This was disclosed by Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio H. Cerilles in his message during the opening program of the Chinese New Year celebration...
From Manila Bulletin
Dated 24 January 2012
MANILA, Philippines — The government is exploring ways to improve the efficiency and reliability of jeepneys that could run on alternative fuels particularly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and electricity.
Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas said his agency would conduct pilot...