President Marcos has approved the funding request for the establishment of child development centers (CDCs) in 4th and 5th class municipalities that lack resources to put up basic education development hubs. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Malacañang said...
The latest fashion statement from Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo could soon be manufactured in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque presented the country’s potential to host a factory of the popular brand in a meeting with...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has filed a resolution directing the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation into the recurring incidents of collapsing bridges in the Philippines. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1319, Pimentel said that this is...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will lead the Philippines’ business mission in the United States (US) to help solidify the country’s position as a quality provider of healthcare information management services, expanding the sector’s reach into new markets. In a statement, the DTI...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Iloilo province as the pilot area in the country for its proposed energy infrastructure ordinance. THE Department of Energy (DOE) led by Undersecretary Sharon Garin meets Iloilo provincial government officials led by Gov. Arthur 'Toto'...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the creation of a special task force to conduct a “sweeping review” of policies on apprehending violators following a viral incident in Panglao, Bohol. In a press briefing on Monday, March 3, Dizon said there is an urgent...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has projected higher energy demand in Luzon during the summer. Following the recent heat index levels, the DOE reported a peak demand projection of 14,769 megawatts (MW) in Luzon, while Visayas could reach 3,111 MW, and Mindanao, 2,789 MW. “The maximum adjusted...
A female military officer renders a snappy salute during the Department of National Defense's (DND) flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the National Women's Month at the DND Chessboard Grounds in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on March 3, 2025. (Photo: DND) The Department of National Defense (DND)...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the local government of Santiago City have launched the construction of the Dariuk Hills Eco-Tourism Center, which promises to enhance tourism while preserving the area’s natural and cultural heritage. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who led the...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking into establishing a network of solar-powered ice plants across the country to minimize spoilage and post-harvest losses in agricultural and fishery products. In a statement on Saturday, March 1, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said this...
The much-anticipated fresh round of extensive feasibility study for the targeted revival of the 620-megawatt Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) will be facing delays due to “compliance concerns” that the governments of the Philippines and South Korea have yet to accomplish. In an exclusive...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has kicked off a key bilateral initiative with the Republic of Korea in support of the ongoing renewable energy (RE) efforts in the Philippines. According to the DOE, both parties have begun the knowledge sharing program (KSP), which is meant to be a strategic...
