Next year, the World Bank will extend to the Philippines its largest-ever loan aimed at promoting climate-resilient agri-food systems, especially of the Filipino staple food rice. Now with a total of eight pending loans up for approval by the Washington-based multilateral lender, the Philippines'...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has strengthened its partnership with the United States to advance nuclear energy in the Philippines through a recent policy dialogue. During the 2nd United States-Philippines Energy Policy Dialogue (EPD), the DOE and key US officials finalized a guiding document that...
(File photo) The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is mulling to sell P40 per kilo of rice across the country through the “Rice-for-All” program even as it assured that the affordable price of the commodity will still provide decent income for farmers. DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left) interacts with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya (middle) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Sec. Affairs Enrique A. Manalo (right) during the signing of JPY 1.6 billion worth of security...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday, December 6, to urgently address the persistent power outages plaguing Siargao Island since early December. Zubiri said that this is now adversely affecting its...
Support local and sustainable businesses at the inaugural Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Coconut Philippines Trade Fair at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall, running from Dec. 2-4, 2024. The grand opening featured the lighting of the Coconut Christmas Tree, led by DTI Secretary ...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will move the Green Energy Auction (GEA)-3 to next year. During the 2024 Energy Investment Forum on Thursday, Dec. 5, Energy Undersecretary Felix Fuentabella said that GEA-3, which covers non-feed-in-tariff (FIT) projects for geothermal, impounding...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion urged Senior High School students to explore entrepreneurship, develop their skills, and seek mentorship that would help them reach their goals. Senior High School students from cities of Pasig and Mandaluyong gather for Go Negosyo’s “Youthpreneur: Mentoring...
Present during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the launch of the Air Quality Monitoring Station donated by SMPHI for EMB-NCR’s Adopt-a-CAMS Program were (from left): Engr. Phil Kreisky V. Tobias, Maria Cecille Pangilinan, and Arvin B. Araojo Jr. from SMPHI; Gemma G. Cariño, chief of the Finance...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the creation of 4,000 new positions for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in 2024 to strengthen its core functions. The additional positions—819 officers and 3,181 non-officers—aim to bolster the PCG's core...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to prioritize safety this holiday season by purchasing only certified Christmas lights and fireworks. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 5, Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said that consumers are advised to consult the DTI's...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is constructing the first tourist rest area in Antique province. “The initiative stemmed from the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to elevate the global competitiveness of the Philippine tourism industry by taking care of our...
