NEDA monitoring risks to growth
PHILIPPINE STAR /EDD GUMBANTHE NATIONAL Economic Development Authority (NEDA) is monitoring “uncertainties,” such as geopolitical risks, that could affect the country’s 6-8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth target this year, an official said on Monday. “We really need to consider a
Graft suit over 2025 budget filed
BW FILE PHOTOALLIES of the Duterte clan filed a complaint before the Ombudsman on Monday, accusing House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and other lawmakers of falsifying legislative documents and engaging in graft in relation to the alleged P241 billion
State can fund USAID studies — NEDA
Visitors walk up a stair during the opening of the restoration project at the historic Bimaristan Al-Muayyad Sheikh, one of the oldest hospitals following extensive renovations carried out in partnership between Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the United States
New Comelec commissioners named
THE COMELEC office in Intramuros, Manila — PATRICK ROQUEPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has named a lawyer from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and a regional election director as new commissioners of the election body ahead of the May midterm
Brownlee ready for Gin Kings, Gilas Pilipinas duties
JUSTIN BROWNLEE — RM CHUA/ONE SPORTSHE HAS a lot on his plate but Justin Brownlee (JB) is ready. After helping Barangay Ginebra reach the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals last Sunday, Mr. Brownlee spearheads Gilas Pilipinas as it plays a pocket tournament
Zoos Tokyo captures second straight Philippine 3×3 crown
ZOOS TOKYO defended its crown as Gilas Pilipinas women settled for a bronze medal in the Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 3 over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The Japanese squad fended off a strong resistance from
Unbeaten Creamline shoots for No. 9 against Farm Fresh
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOGames on Tuesday(PhilSports Arena)4 p.m. – Petro Gazz vs Capital16:30 p.m. – Creamline vs Farm Fresh CREAMLINE stakes its unblemished record with Farm Fresh taking its turn to put a stain to it as they face off on Tuesday
Abarrientos stays focused amid death threat
RJ ABARRIENTOS — PBAAMID an alleged death threat, Barangay Ginebra guard RJ Abarrientos stayed laser-focused on the job on hand and just let authorities handle the situation. On social media, a netizen allegedly threatened to shoot Mr. Abarrientos and his
UK businesses see 92% surge in demand for DEI resources as US corporations scale back initiatives
A surge in interest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) resources has been reported in the UK following the decision by former US President Donald Trump to withdraw federal support for DEI initiatives, prompting many global corporations to scale back
HMRC lowers late payment interest following Bank of England rate cut
HMRC has announced a reduction in the interest charged on overdue tax payments, following the Bank of England’s recent decision to cut the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5%.From 17th February, taxpayers with outstanding debts will see the interest rate