President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028 and has directed relevant government agencies to identify and implement programs, activities, and projects that support it. The PEDP 2023-2028 aims to reinvigorate poverty reduction and...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed all government agencies and local government units to support the 2023 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) According to the Presidential Communications...
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has amended certain provisions of its Circular No. 2020-01, tightening the guidelines in the processing of personal data for loan-related transactions by lending firms and protecting references and guarantors used in loan applications. The new NPC Circular No....
DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire speaks to members of the media during the first face-to-face press briefing after two years at the DOH Central Office in Manila on Wednesday, July 20. (MB Photo: Noel Pabalate) Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire may still...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is finally eyeing to roll into commercial operation before the end of this year the long-delayed Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Mindanao to cater to energy capacities that will be traded by qualified participants in that grid. A draft circular showed that...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has finally issued the Circular that will ultimately open up the renewable energy (RE) sector to 100 percent foreign ownership, primarily for installations in the wind and solar investment space. Department Circular No. (DC) 2022-11-0034 issued by Energy Secretary...
In a day, how many times does an average consumer use a product that comes from a sachet or a plastic wrapper? Food, beverage, cookies, cooking ingredients, shampoo, liquid soap come in sachets. Numerous personal items are packaged in plastic –razor, hair brush, cosmetics, hygiene care products,...
Malacañang took back its controversial memorandum circular (MC) that removed all contractual and casual employees from their positions effective June 30 and instead extended their term until the end of the year. Memorandum Circular No. 3 This came almost a month after Executive Secretary Vic...
As a global leader in the manufacture of building materials, it may not be easy, on the surface, to appreciate the sustainability initiatives of a company like Swiss giant Holcim. But to its credit, Holcim does take sustainability, and its corporate responsibility to building a better future...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has expressed hope that the Circular Explorer would preserve Philippine natural resources and save the environment from further degradation. The Circular Explorer is a solar-powered recycling catamaran to promote sustainable practices and commitment to a circular economy...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent decision to maintain the two percent cap or 24 percent per year ceiling on credit card interest rates and charges is beneficial to cardholders who are still coping with the harsh economic impact of the past two years’ battle with the coronavirus pandemic....
Have you ever wondered where your irreparable battery, cord, or plug-dependent devices go? And do you know that improper disposal of these items may threaten public health? A 2019 report from "A New Circular Vision for Electronics: Time for a Global Reboot" showed that 80 percent of e-waste goes to...
