Following early April’s extensive global media coverage on the Trump administration’s sweeping USAID budget cuts, the tangible impact for Africa has come into sharper relief in May.Entire funding streams are set to vanish in countries including Senegal, Guinea and Mauritania, while the Democratic Republic of
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Partnerships Formed to Protect Dugongs on World Dugong DayIn his latest documentary ‘Ocean’, renowned environmentalist Sir David Attenborough emphasized the importance of saving our oceans to save our world. With this message in mind, on Tuesday 27 May 2025, ahead of World Dugong Day (28
The National Government posted a P67.3-billion budget surplus in April. _ PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT’S (NG) fiscal position swung to a surplus in April as an uptick in tax revenues offset the decline in state spending, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on
A general view of Burj Al Arab in Jumeirah area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2024. — REUTERSBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE PENDING Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will create a framework that will allow the
Fishermen are seen at sea in this file photo. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday said it is set to approve this year a new $400-million loan for the Philippines, which would fund efforts to boost the country’s marine ecosystem and
Condominium and office buildings are seen in the Ortigas Business District, April 4, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANIT MAY TAKE up to four years before launches of new middle-income residential condominium projects in Metro Manila begin picking up again, amid lingering oversupply in the
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASPOWER DISTRIBUTOR MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) said it is awaiting the issuance of certifications from the Department of Energy (DoE) to proceed with its bidding processes to procure a total of 800 megawatts (MW) of electricity.Lawrence S. Fernandez, Meralco’s vice-president and head
AYALA LAND TECHNOHUB LISTED property developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has signed a 25-year lease agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to continue operating the Camp John Hay Technohub in Baguio City.The lease agreement is projected to generate P600 million in revenue,
AYALA LAND TECHNOHUB LISTED property developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has signed a 25-year lease agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to continue operating the Camp John Hay Technohub in Baguio City.The lease agreement is projected to generate P600 million in revenue,
PUREGOLDCOSCO CAPITAL, Inc. has allocated P7 billion for capital expenditures (capex) this year, with plans to expand its grocery retail store network and invest in its real estate and specialty retail businesses.“Signifying this commitment to grow, Cosco’s capex budget for 2025 amounts to P7 billion,”
SOLAR PV SYSTEM - Lahuy Island - Camarines Sur Qualified Third Party Project — FP ISLANDTHE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) said it hopes to provide electricity to 167 unserved and underserved areas through the third round of bidding for microgrid system providers (MGSPs).“This third round