Budget boost for low-earners as minimum wage rises to £9.50 an hour
Rishi Sunak will confirm one of the biggest increases in the minimum wage this week after independent advisers recommended that the main rate should rise to £9.50 an hour. The Low Pay Commission, a panel of experts, has said that the
Sept. budget gap widens to P181B
philippine star/Michael Varcas By Jenina P. Ibanez, Reporter THE National Government's deficit widened in September as spending outpaced a smaller increase in revenue collection, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr)
BSP eyes testing banknotes made of polymer in 2022
BW FILE PHOTO By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering testing P1,000 banknotes made of a "more durable" polymer material next year. The central
Gov’t to release P1-billion cash aid for PUV drivers
Jeepney drivers are being affected by the continued surge in pump prices. -- Philippine Star/Michael Varcas THE government plans to release P1 billion in cash grants for public
DBM says it disbursed P690 billion for pandemic response
philippine star/Michael Varcas THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it has released P690.26 billion in funds supporting the government's coronavirus response programs. As of Sept. 30, or the