The array of development and technical assistance being extended by the Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been facilitating the integration of energy permitting processes of the local government units (LGUs) into the energy...
The country’s first-ever tokenized treasury bonds (TTBs) will promote financial inclusion and broader participation in the bond market, Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Monday, Nov. 20. During the Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) 126th anniversary, Diokno commended the...
Senators on the early morning of Tuesday, November 21 called out the head of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) for demanding that the Senate prioritize her agency’s proposed budget for next year. It was Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada who took the floor during the Senate...
As part of the P100 million worth of the support to Bahay Pag-Asa (BPA) Project, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), provided a training package and other services. Photo credit to JJWC In a statement on...
Rice (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Agriculture (DA) has projected a price range of P41 to P48 per kilo from most rice retailers come December, or the height of the holiday season. In a briefing held by the House Committee on...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided over P11 million worth of assistance to the families affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Mindanao. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Monday, Nov. 20, the DSWD, through its Field Office in Davao (Region 11), said it...
Onions (left), DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN) Not on my watch. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. gave his personal assurance to congressmen Monday morning, Nov. 20 that the absurd price surge on...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said an additional P3 billion will be earmarked to support individuals and families encountering crisis situations. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman announced the approval of additional funds to cover the funding deficiency for the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has made significant advancements under the leadership of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, as it intensifies efforts to combat illicit trade and enhance trade facilitation and border control. Diokno emphasized the critical importance of curbing illicit trade, citing...
The Department of Finance (DOF) vowed to help the private sector create an inclusive and sustainable business environment in the Philippines. During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno recognized the vital...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as the official connectivity partner for the upcoming 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City. Screengrab from DOST In a statement on Nov. 18, DOST said the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed the creation of a line item that would fund mental health programs under the Department of Education (DepEd) with a corresponding budget of P160 million for 2024. (Photo from the Office of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian) Gatchalian points out that despite...
