The Department of Tourism (DOT) has inaugurated a Tourist Rest Area (TRA) and introduced the country’s first Klook Kiosk in Camarines Sur to enhance tourism infrastructure and provide better services for visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the ceremony alongside Camarines Sur 4th...
Senator Mark Villar remembered a touching call he got from former President Rodrigo Duterte during his time as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief. Senator Mark Villar (from left), former President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senate President Manny Villar. (Photo from Senator Mark...
The newly inaugurated grains terminal and trading station in Batangas City, which will serve as a primary hub for yellow corn, is expected to lower the prices of poultry and livestock products in Southern Luzon, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement, the DA said...
With a yawning budget deficit to finance this year, the government is enjoining ordinary Filipinos to buy its idle assets to add to much-needed public revenues. For April, the Department of Finance (DOF)-attached Privatization and Management Office (PMO) is eyeing to dispose of 51 lots, with a...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has sought transparency and efficient processing of energy projects through active collaboration with local government units (LGUs). In a statement on Thursday, March 13, the DOE said it is ramping up its efforts to streamline permitting processes to attract...
In an era where sustainability is no longer just a corporate trend but an urgent global priority, the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) is proving to be a game-changer for businesses in the Philippines. With an impressive 98 percent retention rate in 2024, the program is delivering substantial...
Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise visit to several accommodation houses in Metro Manila and revealed the "prison-like" conditions in shelters that temporarily house overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) awaiting deployment abroad. (Photo from Senator Raffy Tulfo's office) Tulfo, who chairs the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has opened the fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA 4) through its newly released bidding framework. In a statement on Wednesday, March 12, the DOE unveiled the terms of reference (TOR) which lays out the technical, financial, and commercial requirements that would manage...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking up to $500 million from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to facilitate its project to reduce post-harvest losses and bolster rice production. DA Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa said details on the proposed funding...
Close to three-fifths of Filipinos want Senator Grace Poe to be the next Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief, the results of survey firm Tangere's latest public opinion poll showed. (Courtesy of Tangere) According to Tangere, of those surveyed, 27 percent were...
Starlink, the satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is planning to expand its operations in the country while its local subsidiary is in the process of securing a congressional franchise, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a press briefing on...
Koshidaka Holdings, a leading player in Japan’s leisure industry, is planning to establish its popular karaoke chain in the Philippines by the end of this year, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. In a press briefing on Tuesday, March 11, Roque said she met executives of...
