Revenue leakages from smuggling agricultural products are estimated at around ₱150 billion this year, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). “The estimate of the leakage for the year will roughly be ₱150 billion,” Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto told reporters on the sidelines of...
The Philippine economy could have grown by six percent if flood control projects had not been hijacked by corruption, resulting in a loss of as much as ₱119 billion in economic output, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager. While Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto...
Thousands of health and care workers are set to finally receive their long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P6.767 billion to the Department of Health (DOH). Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said the funds cover the remaining balance...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled the Philippine Golf Experience in Clark, Pampanga, on Friday, Aug. 29, casting golf as a centerpiece of the country’s tourism strategy to generate jobs, attract investments, and strengthen global competitiveness. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
TUBA, Benguet – Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan on Monday defended the Kennon Road rockshed project, which President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. branded as "useless" during his inspection on Sunday. In an interview, Bonoan assured that the Kennon Road rockshed remains effective in...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) rolled out the second phase of the Libreng Sakay (free ride) program here on Friday, this time reintroducing the iconic Love Bus. Last month, the DOTr launched the program 's first phase, deploying eight buses that provide free service on...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said it has already ordered government agencies to submit their catch-up plans following its slowest spending in three quarters in the second quarter. “We already asked each agency to submit to us their catch-up plan,”...
A military and uniformed personnel (MUP) reform has not made the cut for the priority legislation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s three remaining years, as enacting changes would entail higher costs. “I think the reform will be more costly at this point in time,” Finance Secretary Ralph...
Emphasizing that better-prepared teachers are key to improving student learning outcomes, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, August 16, announced that it is pushing major reforms under the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to strengthen teacher training programs and enhance the quality...
In a country where teachers and parents often work behind the scenes, the Department of Education (DepEd) is shining a light on the unsung heroes of learning. With the strong backing of the Marcos administration, DepEd on Friday, August 15, officially announced the launch of a national recognition...
The Marcos administration has secured a commitment from Indian infrastructure giant GMR Group to develop the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite to help decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and improve regional connectivity. According to a statement from the...
While the proposed 2026 national budget increased by more than seven percent, confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) were slashed by 11.2 percent, or ₱1.35 billion, from the existing national budget. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman reported during the ceremonial turnover of the fiscal year...
