Tag: government
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Government warned against low tariff regime
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TRADE PROTECTION is needed if the government is serious about rescuing its agriculture and manufacturing sectors, experts said after the Philippines announced a new low tariff regime covering industrial and agricultural products.
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Federal Government Allocates Funds For Electrification Projects Across Nigeria
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In a bid to bolster electricity access across Nigeria’s rural areas, the Federal Government has designated funds within the 2024 Appropriation Act for electrification projects. To facilitate this initiative, the […] The post Federal Government Allocates Funds For Electrification Projects Across Nigeria appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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Gauteng Provincial Government Partners With Independent Power Producers For Solar Farm Development In South Africa
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In a groundbreaking move, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has inked agreements with two of the six Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to spearhead the development of the Merafong Local Municipality’s […] The post Gauteng Provincial Government Partners With Independent Power Producers For Solar Farm Development In South Africa appeared first…
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Illegal tobacco trade eating government revenues away — BIR
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THE Philippine government lost P25.5 billion in taxes from tobacco smuggling last year, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), as it sought to intensify its enforcement of tax compliance on the tobacco industry.
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Government eyes sale of assets to GSIS, SSS
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THE FINANCE department is aiming to raise around P100 billion from the sale of government assets, mainly to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS). “We need to privatize a lot but we’re going to sell them most likely to GSIS. We’re offering them to…
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Government to counter the rise of cybercrime rate
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Aligned with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023 to 2028, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. adopted the National Cybersecurity Plan (NCSP) 2023 to 2028 to address the rising number of cyber threats and serve as a whole-of-nation roadmap in cyberspace. “We are strengthening all our efforts anti-cybercrime, from detection and…
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Indian Government Plans National Portal to Enhance Solar Agricultural Pump Installations under PM-KUSUM Scheme
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The Indian government is planning to enhance the accessibility of solar agricultural pump installations under the PM-KUSUM scheme by introducing a national portal to connect farmers with vendors, according to […] The post Indian Government Plans National Portal to Enhance Solar Agricultural Pump Installations under PM-KUSUM Scheme appeared first on…
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Western Cape Government Boosts SMMEs With Alternative Energy Support Program
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In a proactive move to bolster Small, Medium, and Micro-Enterprises (SMMEs) as crucial drivers of employment in the Western Cape province, Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, […] The post Western Cape Government Boosts SMMEs With Alternative Energy Support Program appeared first on SolarQuarter.
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Greenpeace calls on the government to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis
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A global environmental organization called on the Philippine government to provide solutions that could lessen the impact of El Niño and La Niña. “We call on our government to ensure measures that will mitigate the impacts of El Niño on our water supply, food production, and power generation,” Greenpeace Philippines…
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Government raises borrowing program to P2.57 trillion
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THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) is looking to borrow P2.57 trillion this year, mostly from the domestic market, the Department of Finance (DoF) said on Monday. In a statement, the DoF said this is 5% higher than its original P2.46-trillion program. National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza said the revised borrowing plan…