BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In my March 12 article, I discussed the significance of International Women's Day and the month of March as Women's Month, a time to honor women’s contributions to nation-building and heighten the push for gender...
DSWD In a key milestone for disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, alongside ASEAN representatives, launched the Regional Guidance on the Role of Social Workers and the Wider Social Service Workforce in Disaster Risk Reduction and...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto The Philippines has officially launched a value-added tax (VAT) refund system for foreign tourists, aiming to significantly boost tourism revenue by encouraging increased spending on local goods. According to the Department of Finance (DOF), the refund scheme...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon inaugurated the new community port of Tigtabon, an island located in the east coast here, on Saturday, March 22. A NEW community port was inaugurated by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon in Zamboanga City on March 22. The port...
The upcoming visit of United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shows the importance of the Philippines to the United States, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Sunday, March 23. Philippine Ambassador to Washington Babe Romualdez raises a toast to US...
PEACE BY PEACE According to the Great Man Theory, “Leaders are born, not made.” The theory suggests that individuals are either born with or without the inherent qualities that are necessary for great leadership. I, however, respectfully beg to disagree. While some individuals may exhibit...
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit the Philippines next week as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the two countries’ partnership toward a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responds to questions from...
Photo from Pixabay Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the mobile phones provided by Globe and GCash aim to make cash grants more accessible for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, particularly those in survival mode and living in...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) gathers key officials and stakeholders for the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) meeting at the Diamond Hotel in Manila on March 18, 2025. (Photo courtesy of DOT) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said tourism remains a vital contributor...
Citing concerns over potential fraud and misuse of funds, the Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed on Thursday, March 20, that it has sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe alleged abuses in the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHSVP). (DepEd) In a statement,...
Highlighting their importance in equipping rural students with essential skills in agriculture and agribusiness, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has urged greater support for the country’s farm schools. (Photo from DepEd) In a statement issued Wednesday, March 19,...
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation in U.N. peacekeeping and political missions topped 100 for the third time in the last 10 years in 2024, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday, which said 65 of the allegations involved women who gave birth after saying...
