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  • Infrastructure spending jumps in April

    INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING jumped in April amid the continued implementation of projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported. Infrastructure and other capital outlays rose by 36.2% to P118.9 billion in April from P87.3 billion in the same month a year ago, according to the latest National Government disbursement report.…

  • Building permit approvals pick up by 12.8% in April

    By Karis Kasarinlan Paolo D. Mendoza APPROVED building permits rose by 12.8% in April, a reversal from a 12.2% drop a year ago, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report on Wednesday. Preliminary data showed that building projects covered by the permits totaled 13,332 in April from 11,822…

  • April trade gap widest in 5 months

    April trade gap widest in 5 months

    THE PHILIPPINES’ trade deficit narrowed year on year in April but posted the widest level in five months, as exports and imports posted double-digit growth, the statistics agency said on Tuesday.

  • Hot money outflows reach $312M in April

    MORE short-term foreign capital left the Philippines than entered for a second straight month in April, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. BSP data showed that transactions on foreign portfolio investments registered with the central bank through authorized agent banks posted a net outflow of $312.18 million…

  • Debt service bill declines by 21% in April — Treasury

    THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) debt service bill fell in April amid a drop in amortization payments, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Data from the BTr showed that debt repayments declined by 21% to P161.695 billion in April from P204.763 billion in the same month a year ago. Month…

  • NG debt rises in April on weak peso

    NG debt rises in April on weak peso

    THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt returned to the P15-trillion level as of end-April due to the weaker peso, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.

  • Gross borrowings drop 31% in April

    THE National Government’s (NG) gross borrowings fell in April as domestic and external debt declined, data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed. BTr data showed that the NG’s total gross borrowings dropped 31.3% to P89.202 billion in April from P129.906 billion in the same month a year ago.…

  • Budget surplus narrows in April as spending rises

    Budget surplus narrows in April as spending rises

    THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget surplus narrowed in April as expenditures surged by 32%, outpacing the 22% rise in revenues, the Bureau of the Treasury said.

  • MNRE Clarifies ALMM Order For Solar PV Modules: Applicability Starting 10th April 2024

    The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has provided an important clarification regarding the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019. This […] The post MNRE Clarifies ALMM Order For Solar PV Modules: Applicability Starting 10th April 2024 appeared first on SolarQuarter.

  • Iran’s April Renewable Energy Production Hits 1.186 GW

    Recent official data indicates that Iran produced 1.186 gigawatts of renewable electricity in April. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization, part of the Energy Ministry, revealed that solar power […] The post Iran’s April Renewable Energy Production Hits 1.186 GW appeared first on SolarQuarter.