The agriculture sector may be severely battered by Typhoon Quinta and Super Typhoon Rolly, but the country is still seen to end the year with higher palay output of 20 million metric tons (MT). "We hope and pray that in the remaining eight weeks of the year, we will be spared from strong...
A year and three months into his position, Agriculture Secretary William Dar has finally decided to shake things up at the Department of Agriculture (DA) with a major reshuffle followed by a series of appointments. Agriculture Secretary William Dar (Photo credit: https://www.da.gov.ph/) For some of...
Transport authorities can no longer postpone the contactless toll payment scheme beyond next month, December 1, 2020, although the tollway systems of expressway companies are not yet interoperable. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) issued the statement last night (November 5, 2020)....
The European Union (EU) has committed grants to the Philippines for agricultural productivity in Mindanao and to provide electricity to its far-flung small island-communities, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement, the DOF announced that EU Delegation to the Philippines...
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members at the Matina Enclaves in Davao City on October 26, 2020. ARMAN BAYLON/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO...
Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corporation indicated that it is still weighing in if it will pursue its intent to join the bidding for the 45-percent stake of Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) in the multi-billion Malampaya deep-water-gas to power project. SMC President and COO Ramon...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has fast-tracked delivery of right-of-way (ROW) for major infrastructure projects, Because of this, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) was able to construct and open four new game-changing expressways, according to President and CEO Rodrigo...
Government policymakers are being urged to save Petron refinery from its shutdown plan, because it is the only remaining strategic asset that could ensure the country’s energy security goals. Photo credit: https://www.petron.com/ Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Sherwin T. Gatchalian advanced...
Economy in 2021 MB file The Duterte administration’s chief economic manager is confident the country would see a strong recovery next year as mobility restrictions ease allowing more people to safely return to work while complying with minimum health standards. In a statement, Finance Secretary...
Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez (NTF AGAINST COVID-19 / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Finance (DOF) urged the chief executives of local government units (LGUs) to borrow money to bankroll projects that would help the country recover from the coronavirus-induced global economic crisis....
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and other industry players are now stepping up on their preparations and contingency measures to mitigate power interruptions that could be brought in by strong typhoon Rolly, which is expected to make a landfall this weekend. The Department of...
Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi The Philippine government has opened full foreign ownership in the geothermal segment of the energy industry, but under the condition that investments must be done in integrated steam resource development and power projects. Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said he...
