Department of Budget and Development (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman is confident that the country is poised to achieve its economic targets but challenges may emerge, impeding socioeconomic development. During the 2024 Fiscal Policy Conference, on Nov. 22, Pangandaman said that although the...
The Philippines will repay to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) the initial loan it secured for the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) until 2052, or 24 years after the project is expected to be passable. Documents showed that Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, on behalf of the Philippine...
PEACE BY PEACE (This is Part 2 of my speech during the recent International and Private Partnership Forum that was organized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity.) Impact of international community interventions At this juncture, I would like to...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Nov. 23, that this year's dengue cases are "higher" than those of the same period last year. DOH / MANILA BULLETIN From the start of 2024 until Nov. 16, 2024, the DOH reported a total of 340,860 dengue cases, representing an 81 percent increase...
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved in plenary session the ad interim appointment of Jonvic Remulla as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). In moving for Remulla's confirmation, Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said that as local chief executive, he's...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, that it met with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to request assistance in supporting Sulu's transition through joint learning interventions. (Photo from DepEd) Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with UNICEF on...
It's up to local chief executives to go after Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that are pretending to be restaurants and resorts, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla breezes...
The Philippines and the World Bank have agreed on the terms of the 466.07-million euro (equivalent to $500 million or over P29 billion) loan to ensure the safety and resiliency of schools in the country from natural disasters. Official documents disclosed on Nov. 19 showed that Finance Secretary...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. While in Singapore for the FinTech Festival last Nov. 7, I was honored to pay a courtesy call to Singapore’s minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Honorable Grace Fu Hai Yien, where I expressed gratitude for Singapore’s...
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced that the double tax agreement (DTA) between the Philippines and Cambodia is expected to be finalized in February of next year. In a statemen, Recto noted that while the Philippines and Cambodia are preparing to sign the agreement,...
Outlining strategies to address longstanding and emerging challenges in basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 19, announced that it had presented a 5-Point Agenda to the National Management Committee. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Rod Cañalita / Pixabay / MANILA...
