Archive for September, 2008

LGUs urged to practice good governance

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is encouraging local government units (LGUs) to adhere to sound governance practices and establish financial credibility in order to get better access to the bank’s various financing facilities. DBP president and chief executive officer Reynaldo G. David said the bank puts premium on LGUs ...

Government to cut NFA subsidy

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

The government is inclined to slash the subsidies given to the National Food Authority (NFA) and instead increase the subsidies given to other sectors. Finance Undersecretary Jeremias Paul Jr. said the department agreed with Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ralph Recto to cut the subsidies given to the NFA so the government could ...

World economies

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Developing Asia The Asian Development Bank has cut its 2009 growth forecast for the region’s developing economies to 7.6 per cent, citing tighter credit and soaring food and energy costs. It maintained the 2008 growth forecast for the region at 7.6 per cent, with China set to dip below five years ...