Mining allows green technology to flourish on top of economic benefits such as the generation of revenues and jobs to uplift the lives and promote the welfare of the people, particularly in far-flung areas, according to businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan. As Philex Mining Corporation chairman,...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has remitted P25 billion to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr), which represents the Bank’s share in the initial seed capital in the Philippines’ pioneering sovereign wealth fund, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer...
Love the Philippines logo The Department of Tourism's (DOT) "Love the Philippines" promotional campaign could have "less exposure" next year due to the agency's reduced 2024 budget. Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Inno" Dy made this...
The Philippine mining industry is lauding the government’s “clearly expressed” support and its acknowledgement of mining as a priority sector with a high growth potential that will help the Philippine economy recover. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) welcomes this positive...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has partnered with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for the privatization of its casinos. Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said they tapped DAP’s technical assistance to comply with the requirements...
The Philippines is now poised to join other countries that honors and recognizes divorce. This, after a Senate panel approved the measure that provides absolute divorce in the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 2443, or the proposed “Dissolution of Marriage Act”, expands the...
The Senate has adopted a resolution congratulating the De La Salle Santiago Zobel (DLSZ) Strings Ensemble for winning two awards at music festivals held in Europe in July 2023. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri and other senators posed with the members of the De La...
AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar (File photo) If the current situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) does not improve, China may be isolated from the rest of the world due to its aggression against the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) warned. “The irresponsible and...
On Sept. 15, Economic Affairs Minister Nihei Daisuke of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines joined the culmination event of the Healthy Oceans and Clean Cities Initiative (HOCCI). The event highlighted the achievements, experiences, and lessons learned by the partner cities and communities in...
ILOILO CITY – Twenty-four soldiers in the Visayas have been awarded for gallantry. LT. Gen. Benedict Arevalo (center), commander of the Visayas command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), awards soldiers for gallantry. (Army 3rd ID) Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, commander of...
MALUNGON, Sarangani – Residents and business entrepreneurs from this municipality can now pay for dues to the local government faster online through the digital payment facility of the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank). MALUNGON Mayor Maria Theresa Constantino (second from right), Vice...
Israel has presented a theater performance in Manila dedicated to the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) secretary Susan "Toots" Ople and to the many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across the globe. The Israeli Embassy in Manila coordinated with Israeli improvisation or improv group Duda...
