The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is gearing up to launch a lending program for micro-entrepreneurs, accessible through e-wallet platforms, as part of its ongoing commitment to scale up businesses. In a chance interview on Thursday, March 27, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
(Left) Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel sharing future plans of the DA in a meeting in Malacañan Palace (PCO photo) The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to construct two mega food hubs in 2026 as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality,...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero believes that the Philippines' sovereignty was not compromised with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. "Hindi. Una, mga Pilipino ang nagsampa ng kaso sa ICC, hindi mga dayuhan. Pilipino rin ang nag desisyon, sabi nga ni Secretary [Jesus Crispin]...
The maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be lowered from ₱49 per kilo to ₱45 beginning March 31, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. In a statement, Laurel said the MSRP was reduced following the continued decline in global rice prices. “At...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, March 26 said it recovered approximately P65 million from 54 private schools involved in irregularities related to the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) for the school years (SY) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Following an investigation, 38...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate social media claims regarding farmer hardships, reportedly linked to low palay (unmilled rice) prices. In a letter to the NBI, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel called for a...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco The implementation of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Law is expected to attract more foreign visitors and position the Philippines as a premier shopping destination in...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Agriculture (DA) must step up its campaign on ensuring that sellers and suppliers comply with the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork. This, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee cited recent...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the coverage of its Animal Bite Treatment (ABT) package to P5,850, up from the previous P3,000, to provide essential services for rabies prevention. In a statement, PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin M. Mercado explained that...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. delivers a speech during the 49th founding anniversary of the Western Command (Wescom) in Palawan on March 24, 2025. The event was also attended by Lt. Gen. Jimmy Larida (center on stage), AFP vice chief of staff, and Vice Adm. Alfonso Torres Jr. (right),...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allocated around P17.5 billion to tourism education and training nationwide, the fund came from travel tax collections from 2015 to 2024. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the fund will expand investments in tourism education, including human capital...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto The Philippines has officially launched a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for foreign tourists, aiming to significantly boost tourism revenue by encouraging increased spending on local goods. According to the Department of Finance (DOF), the refund scheme...
