The national government will repay the full amount of its cash advances to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ahead of the January maturity date, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a letter addressed to BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said that...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has lauded Public Works and Highways Secretary Roger Mercado for launching the Assistance to Support Youth and Unemployment for Development (AYUDA) program, saying that this is a new weapon that government can rely on in fighting unemployment and poverty triggered...
The Department of Health (DOH) said that areas in the Philippines should remain under the Alert Level 2 amid concerns about the new Omicron coronavirus variant. DOH/MB DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III believes that it is not yet time to place some areas in the country under the lowest alert level...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional and District Engineering Offices has launched the nationwide Assistance to Youth and Unemployed for Development and Advancement, or AYUDA, Program on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Rizal Park in Manila in a bid to provide local employment...
The Department of Finance (DOF) urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to harness digital technology in building a database and payout system for the labor force to efficiently and swiftly deliver aid to workers needing assistance in times of crises. In a statement, Finance Secretary...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Dec. 6 that he would be willing to vacate his post from the Department of Health (DOH) to a fellow University of Santo Tomas (UST) graduate. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (RTVM Screenshot / MANILA BULLETIN) "Yes, Mr. President, to another...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) bared the government’s reproductive health and family planning programs at the International Inter-Ministerial Conference on Population and Development. Speaking before foreign ministers and senior government officials, Socioeconomic Planning...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has openly sent a stern message to other developing countries that the Philippines "will not forgive" any maltreatment of its people, including the non-inclusion of Filipinos in their respective pandemic responses. DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (Photo...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has directed the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Land Bank of the Philippines to assist the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) in managing the risks and enhancement of its investment portfolio. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the...
Senator Manny Pacquiao said the filing of libel or cyber libel charges should not discourage journalists in exposing wrongdoings in government, adding that the media is a necessary part of ensuring that honesty, efficiency and integrity will prevail in public service. Senator Manny Pacquiao with...
For the second time this year, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has re-issued a closure order against a sanitary landfill facility in Urdaneta City in Pangasinan. This is for violation of Republic Act (RA) 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, and RA 9003 or the...
Displaced workers during the COVID-19 pandemic will get assistance from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with its new program that is set to be launched on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Dubbed as Assistance to Youth and Unemployed for Development and Advancement or AYUDA,, DPWH Acting...
