LGUs receive P113-B recovery loan from LandBank
Per Landbank (LB) report as of February 2023, it has released P113 Billion in recovery loan from the impact of the pandemic, to over 400 local government units (LGUs) as of February 2023.
LB’s Restoration...
MDB’s role to ramp up climate financing sought
The Philippines, one of the countries frequently visited by natural calamities such as typhoon, floods, earthquake, landslides, etc., has appealed to multilateral development banks (MBDS) to ramp up financial support for countries vulnerable to...
Awards for sale
Historically, awards were bestowed upon individuals whose accomplishments stood out among their peers, serving as a beacon of excellence within their respective industries. These accolades were a symbol of distinction and were often held...
Convergence (really) works!
After almost four years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, members of the Eastern Visayas Technical Working Group—the “workhorses” behind the Regional Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (RCI-SRD)—finally gathered again. They took...
Misplaced preoccupation
Quality education is a critical determinant of a nation’s development. The Philippines, unfortunately, is consistently ranked low in global education indices, and the unavailability of adequate teaching time is among the core contributors to...
