Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan said the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s plan to retrofit the existing rail line between Laguna and Albay for cargo services will...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, July 19, said that its Cybersecurity Bureau and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) are vigilantly monitoring the ongoing software outage allegedly caused by a faulty update from a cybersecurity...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, July 19 vowed to look into the legality of the purported transfer of around P90-billion worth of funds representing unused government subsidy for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) back to the National Treasury. Go, chairman of the...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, July 19, praised the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for its successful operation that led to the capture of four individuals allegedly involved in a cybercrime syndicate. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group In...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, July 19, announced the success of the inaugural "US-PH Cyber-Digital Policy Dialogue" between the Philippines and the United States. DICT In a press conference hosted by the DICT in a hybrid setting, officials elaborated...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called for a suspension of Manila Electric Company (Meralco)’s Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for 600 megawatts of baseload supply starting next year, amid concerns regarding fairness. (Photo from the Office of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano) "So Madam ERC, I...
Pangilinan-led PXP Energy Corporation has formally secured the approval of the Department of Energy (DOE) for the relinquishment of its interest in a petroleum block in the Northwest Palawan basin that was previously awarded under Service Contract (SC) 74. “The DOE has approved the surrender of...
The government is planning to update nuclear agreements with at least five countries in accordance with the nuclear renaissance pathway, as fleshed out in the newly crafted 2024-2050 Philippine Nuclear Energy Program. The updating of multilateral and bilateral nuclear covenants, according to...
Before her resignation took effect on Friday, July 19, Vice President and former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte finally addressed the reasons behind her departure, despite her "deep affection" for her job and colleagues at the agency. Vice President of the Philippines...
Motorists filling up their vehicles with diesel will be in a better place in their drive to the gas stations next week, as the price of this product is anticipated to be on a rollback of P0.25 to P0.55 per liter, based on the estimates of the industry players. The other fuel product that will have...
The Maharlika Investment Corporation, the management that runs the state’s wealth fund, said it has finalized its governance structure, as well as its principles and framework in deciding investments. During a meeting presided over by Finance Secretary and MIC Chairperson Ralph G....
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara assured on Thursday, July 18, that his leadership will "build" upon initiatives started by the previous administration and continue to pursue reforms benefiting the basic education sector. Senator Sonny Angara delivers his first speech as DepEd...
