Reclamation projects under the Pasay Eco-City Coastal Development have substantially complied with qualifications set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Environment Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga confirmed this in a Palace briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 29. “There...
Over P541 million will be allotted for climate adaptation projects to local government unit (LGU) beneficiaries, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. This as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. approved the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) Resolutions. The PSF had an initial capitalization of P1...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said that S&P Global Ratings' affirmation of the Philippines' investment grade credit rating signifies a vote of confidence. In a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that S&P Global's favorable decision follows a series...
BUTUAN CITY – More than 1,000 jobs will be offered in the mega job fair in the Caraga region of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in celebration of its 90th founding anniversary with the theme “DOLE@90: Serbisyong Mabilis at Matapat sa Bagong Pilipinas” at Robinsons Place here on...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a mobile food facility in Western Visayas. The Food on-the-road Innovation and Processing Facility (FoodtrIP) was one of the key programs on exhibit during the recent National Science and Technology Week here. The...
The country's ranking as second best in trade facilitation among its Southeast Asian peers was the fruit of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) progress in modernizing customs administration and enhancing trade facilitation, Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said. Based on the 2023...
The government must establish a conducive policy environment for sustainable finance, which in turn will synergize public and private sector investments, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said during the Climate Investment Forum 2023 that sustainable finance...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vowed to boost the blue economy in the country following the recent National Science Technology and Innovation Week. “DOST will ensure the protection, conservation, and sustainable utilization of our marine resources,” said...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said it is premature for the Philippines to consider implementing the minimum tax rate on corporate income, as proposed by advanced economies. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Tuesday, Nov. 28, that the 15 percent global corporate minimum tax, proposed by...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is keenly seeking the assistance of the World Bank and other development-partners on sorting out policies as well as funding mechanisms that can bring down Philippine electricity rates as the country advances into its energy transition agenda leaning mainly on...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is optimistic that the government will be able to exceed its full-year revenue target by generating around P1 trillion in the final three months of the year. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said he expects the national government's total revenue collection for...
Senator Imee Marcos on Monday, November 27, urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to come up with a long-term strategy to negotiate the release of the Filipino seafarers who were abducted. Marcos noted that the Israeli-Palestinian...
