SSS unveils saving schemes with 7.2% returns to boost members’ retirement fund

THE SOCIAL Security System (SSS) today announced that its members can boost their retirement and savings through the MySSS Pension Booster program, which offers a projected 7.2 percent annual return rate.

Recto: Agri-trucks toll fee hike exemption to cut food inflation

DEPARTMENT OF Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto said the exemption from toll fee hikes for trucks carrying agricultural goods would help reduce food inflation and ensure the stability of food prices.

Dividends from GOCCs reach PHP39.8B in Jan-April

THE DEPARTMENT of Finance (DOF) said on Monday that dividends collected from government-owned or-controlled corporations (GOCCs) amounted to almost PHP40 billion as of April 24 this year.

PH first to sign rapid response to crisis pact with WB

THE PHILIPPINES recently signed the Rapid Response Option (RRO) agreement with the World Bank Group (WBG), allowing the country to deploy resources from its existing bank portfolio more effectively to deliver a swift response when crises occur.

Recto: PH records budget surplus in Jan-Feb 2024

DEPARTMENT OF Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto said preliminary data showed that the national government has posted a budget surplus in the first two months of the year.

MIC eyes investment in agro-industries

THE MAHARLIKA Investment Corporation (MIC) is currently exploring possible investments in agro-industries.

Recto: PH to welcome US investors

FINANCE SECRETARY Ralph Recto has assured United States officials of the Philippines’ strong commitment to roll out a welcoming "red carpet" to potential investors in the country as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Specialty hospitals 2024 budget similar to their proposals: DBM

THE PROPOSED 2024 budget for the four specialty hospitals operated by the Department of Health (DOH) was “similar” to their proposed funding, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Friday.

Recto wants gov’t to launch energy conservation campaign

HOUSE OF Representatives Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to implement a government-wide energy conservation drive to bring down the government’s ever-increasing utilities and fuel bills, which could reach PHP100 billion yearly if unchecked.

Suporta sa ‘Isko – Doc Willie’ tandem bumuhos

BUMUHOS ANG suporta ng publiko at mga pulitiko kay Manila Mayor Isko Moreno at Doc Willie Ong matapos nilang i-anunsyo ang kandidatura para sa pagka-Pangulo at Bise-Presidente.

Govt wants more money for vaccines!

‘Senators demand transparency’

THE DUTERTE government is again asking for an additional P25 billion for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines on top of the existing P82.5-billion appropriations for vaccines this year.