Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said this year’s economic growth target is within reach, citing the government’s aggressive “catch-up” plans. “[The] 6.0 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for 2023 remains achievab…
Day: August 13, 2023
ROTC Games kicks off in Iloilo City
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games Visayas leg kicked off at Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City on Sunday, with the student-athletes exhorted to display discipline and teamwork. More than 500 cadets are competing in athletics, arnis, …
PM inspects dykes in Mekong Delta
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 12 continued his field trip to the Mekong Delta to examine dykes in Ca Mau, Kien Giang, An Giang and Dong Thap provinces.He then had a working session in Can Tho city with leaders of several ministries, sectors…
Weaving center opens in Ilocos as nat’l living treasure turns 99
A new weaving center in Barangay Lumbaan here was formally inaugurated on Sunday, in time for the 99th birthday celebration of this province’s National Living Treasure (Manlilikha ng Bayan). Magdalena Gamayo, a master weaver who hails from the cotton …
JOHOR TO LAUNCH “GREEN DEAL” FRAMEWORK AT APCW 2023
The Johor state government will launch a green initiative framework called “Johor Green Deal” at the Asia Pacific Climate Week (APCW) 2023, to be held here, in November.Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said in tackling issues regarding climate chan…
Baghdad sizzles at 50°C
Temperatures in Iraq’s capital Baghdad, which averages between 45 and 48 degrees Celsius, rose to 50°C on Saturday afternoon. The Met Department said that temperatures will remain elevated until Monday. To make matters worse, citizens are dealing with…
NEGERI SEMBILAN MENTERI BESAR TO BE SWORN IN TOMORROW
The swearing-in ceremony of the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar will be held tomorrow at 3pm at Istana Sri Menanti, Kuala Pilah, said state Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.Aminuddin, who is the caretaker Menteri Besar, however, …
‘BIDA’ infomercial ad airing in 74 SM cinemas nationwide
As the government continues to intensify its anti-illegal drug campaign, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Sunday that the ‘Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan’ (BIDA) advertisement will be played in 74 SM Cinema branches natio…