(Unsplash) A neophyte congressman wants future meetings of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) Benefits Committee (BenCom) to be livestreamed for the sake of public access. For this purpose, AGRI Party-list Rep....
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is committed to attract foreign investment and fostering a conducive business environment, particularly for "new generation" industries. Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with representatives from Marubeni Corp. on September 12 to...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is courting Japanese manufacturing giant MinebeaMitsumi Inc. to expand its investments in the Philippines. The move is part of the government's broader strategy to attract foreign capital and boost the country's economic growth. During a recent...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued certifications for energy projects of national significance (CEPNS) to at least 13 major renewable energy (RE) projects of publicly listed Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) - and that will enable the company to fast-track commercial development of...
Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Two ranking members of the House of Representatives has slammed Vice President Sara Duterte’s “apparent incompetence” in utilizing the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2023 Disaster Risk...
Investors in the offshore wind industry are advancing a proposal to the Department of Energy (DOE) that delays in the availability of critical infrastructure – primarily grid connections as well as port support facilities – shall be declared as ‘force majeure’ events in the terms of...
It’s another week of drive to the gasoline stations that will come lighter on consumers’ pockets as the price of gasoline products will be on rollback by P1.00 per liter; and diesel product prices will be reduced by P1.30 per liter, according to the pricing advisories of the oil companies....
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up its efforts to make the Philippines a leading logistics hub in Asia, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos' goal. During the SCMAP Supply Chain Conference 2024, DTI Undersecretary Jean Pacheco outlined their comprehensive strategy to...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to secure financial and technical assistance from bilateral and multilateral development partners to roll-out more flood control and other climate projects, Public Works Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said. On the sidelines of a business...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is confident that there is adequate supply of holiday food staple, such as onions, pork, chicken, beef, and rice, as the country enters the “ber” months. (MB file photo) Speaking at a media forum held in Quezon City, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel...
Farmers will no longer need to rely on loan sharks or bad loans to make ends meet as the Department of Agriculture (DA) would provide up to P60,000 per farmer per cropping season, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said on Saturday, Sept. 14. (MB file photo) The official, who is a...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is eyeing to take a provocative step as the third company breaking into the regenerated coal plant development gamble, with the targeted revival of its 700-megawatt Saint Raphael power project in Batangas that will likely command an...
