Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Friday, June 26, vowed to recover “ill-gotten wealth” hidden in the United States, saying the country should no longer serve as a safe haven for assets unlawfully acquired from the Philippines. “We are here to make sure the US is no longer a...
Investigations into alleged irregularities involving infrastructure and flood control projects must go beyond prosecution and serve as a catalyst for institutional reform, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said on Thursday, June 18. Remulla made the remarks before governance leaders and...
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Philippines said the expanded Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) maternity benefits are a step toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of reducing maternal deaths. UNFPA welcomed the expanded benefits, noting...
In today's rapidly changing world, it is more crucial than ever for students to grasp the significance of global issues and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity and...
The Philippines and the United Nations (UN) conducted their first-ever meeting that was aimed at talking about ways to achieve the international organization's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and implement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. The inaugural Joint Steering Committee...
Filipinos were enjoined to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for persons with disabilities (PWDs) as the country celebrates International Day of PWDs on Sunday, Dec. 3. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) urged the citizenry to unite in achieving the sustainable...
President of the UN Economic and Social Council Paula Narvaez (at the podium and on the screens) speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals Summit at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 18, 2023. (Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS -- World leaders on Monday reaffirmed their commitment...
The United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) urged all member states to implement greater affirmative actions to meet the targets and deliver the outcomes included in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) plan by 2030. “Countries must integrate the SDGs into their national...
The government will soon use a green criteria in its procurement process to promote sustainable practices and comply with the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after the House of Representatives on Monday, Dec. 12, passed on the third and final reading House Bill (HB) No. 6468 or...
Some 50 industry leaders participated in a leadership program that aims to educate Philippine companies on the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on business and ensure that the country achieves the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The SDGs4Biz: A Leadership Program on...
The Philippines has vowed before the international stage to continue its efforts to meet the 2030 sustainable development goals (SDG) despite some reversal effects experienced amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This came after Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary (DFA) Enrique Manalo attended on July...
The University of Santo Tomas, through the Office of Public Affairs joined the Austrian Embassy in Manila and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in organizing a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Film Festival and CineForum. Six documentary films namely " Die Dohnal...
