The POLITICO race to watch: Washington’s 3rd
Candidates: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) v. Joe Kent (R), former officer in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Ad spending since Labor Day: $14.7 million for Democrats; $7.8 million for Republicans. Past results: Gluesenkamp Perez squeaked out a surprise victory
Poll: GDP growth likely cooled in Q3
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely slowed in the third quarter as household spending remained muted after the central bank cut interest rates in August.A BusinessWorld poll of 12 economists and analysts conducted last week yielded a median gross
GOCC subsidies decline by 14% in September
SUBSIDIES PROVIDED to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) dropped by an annual 14% in September, according to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). The latest data from the Treasury showed that budgetary support to GOCCs declined by 14.33% to P18.22 billion
Harris presidency more beneficial to PHL economy — analysts
United States Vice-President Kamala Harris speaks during a town hall meeting in Pasay City, Philippines, Nov. 21, 2022. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter A KAMALA HARRIS presidency would be more beneficial to the Philippine
Congress expected to ratify budget bill by mid-Dec.
BW FILE PHOTOCONGRESS will likely ratify the proposed 2025 General Appropriations Bill before its break in mid-December, a House of Representatives leader said on Sunday.“We hope to ratify the [Bicameral Conference Committee] report before our Dec. 20 Christmas break. There