To foster leadership, creativity, and civic engagement among Filipino students across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) is gearing up for three major national youth events this May 2025. “These are platforms that empower our youth and help prepare them for a rapidly changing...
The national government had raised a total of ₱321 million in the first three months of 2025, barely making up one percent of its ₱101-billion privatization target for the year. According to the latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), bulk or 92.5 percent of privatization income...
The Philippines is committed to becoming a regional powerhouse for smart and sustainable industries through ease of doing business that would facilitate a higher influx of investments, according to the Board of Investments (BOI). BOI Governor Marjorie Ramos-Samaniego issued this pledge as the...
After experiencing free train rides, commuters in Metro Manila can soon expect free Wi-Fi, contactless payment, and other smart upgrades in train stations, Malacañang said Friday, May 2. In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the initiative is in line with...
With United States (US) President Donald Trump shutting down the Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC), the threshold program that the US aid agency had been developing with the Philippines will no longer push through. But Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, the Marcos administration 's chief...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has formally challenged the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his presidency. In a 38-page filing dated May 1, the defense urged the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber to dismiss the case, arguing that the Court...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will start reviewing regional minimum wage orders this May to ensure that current rates remain responsive to the economic conditions in each area. DOLE Assistant Secretary Patrick Patriwirawan Jr. said the review will cover all Regional Tripartite...
Due process must be observed in the case of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, and she must be treated fairly until all questions surrounding her suspension are resolved, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Cebu City governmor Gwendolyn Garcia (Photo courtesy of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday, May 1 reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to workers saying the true essence of commemorating Labor Day is by bringing lasting reforms for the benefit of Filipino workers here and abroad. “Labor Day is not just about...
President Marcos has assured Filipino workers on Labor Day that their concerns on better wages are being addressed by the government through the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPB). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the 123rd Labor Day Celebration at the SMX...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling on the Marcos administration to prepare for the potential impact of tariffs levied by the United States (US) on Philippine goods, warning of the threat they pose to Filipino workers. In its Labor Day message on Thursday, May 1, the group of the...
President Marcos recognized that the country's progress rests on the shoulders of Filipino workers, assuring them on Labor Day that the government will never abandon them. Commuters take free rides at the LRT-1 Central Terminal station in celebration of Labor Day. (Mark Balmores) In his message,...
