THE National Government’s debt service bill jumped by 42.67% to P253.1 billion in the first two months of the year, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. Latest BTr data showed debt service payments in those two months climbed from P177.4 billion a year ago, after the state repaid P33.3 […]
Gov’t debt repayments rise to P253 billion
THE National Government’s debt service bill jumped by 42.67% to P253.1 billion in the first two months of the year, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. Latest BTr data showed debt service payments in those two months climbed from P177.4 billion a year ago, after the state repaid P33.3 […]
AFP dismisses rumors of military discontent
THE PHILIPPINE military on Sunday dismissed rumors that retired and active soldiers have withdrawn support for President Rodrigo R. Duterte due to his inaction on Chinese incursions in the South China Sea. AFP Chief Cirilito E. Sobejana dismissed the existence of a Viber group whose members include both active and […]
China, U.S. agree on need for stronger climate commitments
STOCK PHOTO SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON – China and the United States agree that stronger pledges to fight climate change should be introduced before a new round of international talks at the end of the year, the two countries said in a joint statement on Sunday. The statement came after a meeting between […]
Canada has second case of rare blood clots after AstraZeneca vaccine
Canada on Saturday reported a second case of rare blood clots with low platelets after immunization with AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in a week, while it said it still recommended the use of the shot. The person who experienced the very rare event has been treated and is recovering, Canada’s health […]