Economy

PhilHealth plans on increasing monthly premium contribution

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is now planning for an additional premium contribution of employees conferring to the bill to provide universal health care for Filipinos. The National Health Insurance Program...

DA offers loan program for farmers

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Sept. 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will be offering a soft loan program for farmers to improve their income and to help them cope up...

NEDA Board approves Metro Manila Subway project of DOTr

Metro Manila ---The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved yesterday, 12 September, the PHP 355.6 billion Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), one of the big ticket infrastructure projects of the...

Duterte admin secures ‘positive’ ratings outlook for PH amid massive infra program, push for tax reform

The Duterte administration’s bold infrastructure agenda and efforts for tax reform, alongside robust economic growth and strong external payments position, helped the Philippines earn a “positive” outlook on its investment grade...

DPWH to fast track site development of transitory shelters for Marawi evacuees

MANILA, Sept. 11 – After inspecting evacuation centers for Marawi evacuees, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now working on timely completion of site development works, where the...

P30B additional oil excise tax collections to go to 2018 social benefits programs

The government will implement its biggest social benefits program yet once the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN) is passed by the Congress in full, given that almost...

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