In order to spur the growth of “nano” and micro enterprises in the country, Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is batting for an increase in the funding for the government’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Yamsuan reckoned that expanding the coverage of the SLP,...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has endorsed ₱5.75 trillion worth of projects under the green lane status by the end of June, with the bulk of the investments directed to the renewable energy (RE) sector. Data from the BOI showed that 222 projects have been certified to go through the green lane...
BACOLOD CITY – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Monday urged elected local government officials in the fifth district of Negros Occidental to adopt the Open Government Partnership (OGP) as she administered their mass oathtaking at the Moises Padilla...
Nearly all party-list congressmen in the House of Representatives are supporting Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez 's continued Speakership in the 20th Congress. Thus, said returning Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr., who claimed that at least 57 out of the 63 party-list...
While the possibility of the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC) is not yet discussed by President Marcos, he is listening to the people 's opinion about it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked in a Palace briefing...
Despite softer demand and higher costs, the Marcos administration successfully borrowed its planned ₱30 billion through the resale of long-term debt securities, following the tentative ceasefire in the Middle East and signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) of a potential rate cut by...
Malacañang has slammed Vice President Sara Duterte anew in relation to her recent personal trip to Australia, particularly her calling the administration as stupid in questioning whether her recent trip was indeed personal or official. “Ang kakulangan po sa kaalaman sa batas, sa ethical...
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has vowed that Congress will continue to pour resources into the training and development of aspiring Filipino athletes toward their quest to become champions. Romualdez, the House Speaker during the...
President Marcos appointed a new Customs commissioner because he wanted better service to the people, transparency, and a more intense fight against smuggling, Malacañang said. While Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro did not elaborate the reason for the...
With more minimum wage earners availing of the government’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday, July 1, raised concern over the initiative’s sustainability amid preparations for its expanded rollout. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said...
Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio has vowed to carry out the directives of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to further strengthen sports in the country—both at the elite and grassroots levels. While winning more medals and raising...
Pag-IBIG Fund has earned its 13th consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in financial management, sound governance practices, and consistent compliance with accounting and auditing standards, officials announced on Tuesday, July...
