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Day: August 13, 2023

2 migrants dead, 5 missing as boat sinks off Tunisia’s coast

At least two migrants died and five others went missing on Saturday as their boat sank off Tunisia’s coast, according to local authorities. The coast guard teams rescued 13 people from the sinking boat off the coast of Gabes city in the Gulf of Gabes,…

GOCC subsidies up in June

The national government’s subsidies for government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) more than doubled in June. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) obtained over the weekend showed that subsidies to GOCCs during the month amounted to PH…

Group pushes use of engineered bamboo as school furniture

The Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) is ramping up efforts to promote the widespread use of engineered bamboo school desks in public learning institutions ahead of the start School Year 2023-2024 on Aug. 29. In an interview on Su…

Tuguegarao showcases famous dish in ‘Pansi Batil Fotun’ fest

Makers of the well-loved dish “pansi batil fotun” here pride themselves with fresh and hand-tossed ingredients, distinct features which locals always crave for and guests love at first taste. About 1,000 Tuguegaraoeños and guests partook of 500 kilogr…

Finance chief optimistic of reaching 6% GDP growth target

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…