USAID, the principal US government agency to extend assistance to countries, launched a P1 billion digitalization program that aims to digitally transform 30,000 small micro and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over a five-year period. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced the $18...
Total motor vehicle sales in the country jumped 31.3 percent in 2022 to 352,596 units from 268,488 units in 2021 and exceeded the 336,000-unit full year sales forecast, a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association...
There is nothing irregular with the abrupt change in the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. only exercised his prerogative. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. swears in General Andres Centino as the new chief of staff of the Armed Forces...
The review of the K to 12 curriculum is still ongoing, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 11, said. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group In a Viber message, DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa told reporters that the “review is still ongoing” for the K to 12 basic education...
Former Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said Congress has the power to amend any law. Lacson, former chairman of the Senate national defense committee, issued the statement on proposed amendments on the law granting fixed terms for top Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officials. ‘“I don’t see...
By MARYKAY CARLSON US Ambassador to the Philippines The last five months of 2022 coincided with my first five months serving as US Ambassador to the Philippines – an exciting time marked by non-stop engagements that strengthened our ironclad relationship as friends, partners, and allies. Only...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has committed to come up with the decision on the issue of surge fees and other fees being imposed by Grab Philippines to its customers before the end of this month. Following the hearing it conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the LTFRB...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko is currently enjoying Boracay Island's white sand beaches. In a series of Twitter posts that started on Monday, Jan. 9, Kazuhiko shared his experiences on the Visayan island, which he described as "a sight to behold." "Its white sand and...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has yet to observe a significant rise in Covid-19 cases even after the gatherings conducted during the recent holiday season. The number of new Covid-19 cases is still decreasing, said DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire on Tuesday, Jan. 10. "As we have...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is now preparing for the country's $2.09-billion fruit export to China, which primarily includes durian and other tropical fruits. Durian (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) During the recent state visit to China, the protocols for “phytosanitary requirements for the...
Carl Tamayo is opening a new chapter to his budding basketball career. Carl Tamayo (UAAP Media) In a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the UP star bared his decision to forgo his three remaining years with the Fighting Maroons in the UAAP after accepting an offer to play in Japan B....
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) advised the public on Monday, Jan. 9 to take necessary precaution regarding the expected unburned debris related to the launch of Long March 7A. Rocket debris believed to be from China’s Long March 5B (CZ-5B) booster rocket were found by fishermen near the...
