Spanning five decades of promoting transformative agenda for the country, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) recently celebrated 50 golden years of the Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E), the biggest and most-highly anticipated in the country. Over 1,500 local...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A serious omission by the Department of Agriculture's (DA) Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) caused House Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Thursday, Dec. 5, vowed to strengthen the partnership between the Information Technology (IT) industry and academe to better align the Philippine IT education system with industry demands. CHED Secretary Popoy De Vera (Photo courtesy of CHED) “It...
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 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...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) should identify at the soonest possible time who helped former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque escaped the country undetected, two senators on Wednesday, December 4 said. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, head of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Courtesy of DOT) The Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that the Philippines will host the inaugural Terra Madre Asia Pacific in 2025, further solidifying its aspirations to become a global leader in gastronomy tourism. During the 2nd...
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, November 21 disclosed that some government officials are practically coaching Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) on how they can circumvent the industry ban by registering as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms. ...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has lauded the signing of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises-Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act, saying it will boost investment and simplify tax administration. In a statement,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, November 14 cautioned that the passage into law of the proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act may replicate policy mistakes that happened in the past especially in the energy sector. Sen. Risa Hontiveros explains why she voted no to...
"We give the world our best." This was First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos' remark as she called on the local film industry to rally behind a renewed vision of showcasing Filipino talent on the world stage. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (Liza Marcos/Facebook) First Lady Liza said this as she graced the...
