Day: October 16, 2024

MANILA: The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the project aiming to improve transport infrastructure in Mindanao. In its 21st meeting convened by Marcos at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Wednesday, the NEDA Board gave its nod to the Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). ‘It’s one of the main road programs for Mindanao. I think that we should, as much as possible, proceed with the project… we need to approve,’ Marcos said, according to a news release by the Presidential

The movement of goods and services in Western Visayas slowed down to 3.4 percent in September from 4.9 percent in August, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. The headline inflation, year-on-year, was also lower at 6.6 percent. At a press conference, PSA VI chief statistical specialist Marlene Alviar said the main sources of the deceleration are the slower growth in the food and non-alcoholic beverages commodity group with an inflation rate of 3.3 percent from the previous 6.2 percent in August, and transport, which slowed down to -2.1 percent from 0.7 percent. Food and non-alcoholic beverages contributed a

MANILA: The Quezon City government is set to roll out electric buses as part of its fleet that offers free transport service to its residents. In a press release, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said Wednesday that this project solidifies the city government’s commitment to pioneering environmentally sustainable practices. ‘We are excited to roll out these electric buses as part of our city’s dedication to implement programs and policies that promote environmental sustainability,’ she said. The city government has procured eight electric buses with a 41-seating capacity per unit. Each has ample space to accommodate standing passengers and is also

Three learning sites for coconut farming in Central Visayas have been established to teach farmers about innovation and technology that would increase production and trading. Merrian Soliva, chief of information services of the Agricultural Training Institute in Central Visayas, said they have certified the three LSA or Learning Sites for Agriculture focused on improving the capability of coconut farmers. He said these LSAs are attached to the Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative-Cocohub located in Tuburan, Cebu, the Romero Agricultural Farm in Loay, Bohol, and the Tan-awing Perma Farms in Carmen, Bohol. Five others seek Coco-LSA accreditation. Among them is in Zamboanguita, Negros

Poverty incidence in Antique declined to 13.8 percent in 2023 from 17.77 percent in 2018, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) report said on Wednesday. Antique chief statistical specialist Dr. Randy Tacogdoy said that based on their two surveys conducted from January to June and July to December 2023, the 13.8 percent poverty incidence translates to 20,800 poor Antiqueño families. Based on the survey, 5,840 of the 26,640 indigent families in 2018 achieved improved quality of life, leaving only 20,800 Antiqueño families still considered poor last year. ‘Individuals and families have housing units, better income due to their employment, and self-produced