Two of President Marcos’ economic managers are pushing for the integration of healthcare coverage as a part of the compensation package for all government employees. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman and Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto both said that the government is now considering...
Senator Francis Tolentino commended various local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary implementation of nutrition policies and programs in their respective constituencies, which earned them recognition from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) as "nutrition champions". During where...
Filipino investors seeking to invest their savings with the government can expect a guaranteed return that surpasses the 2023 average inflation rate, data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed. During an auction on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the five-year retail treasury bond (RTB) secured a coupon rate of...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that it is collaborating with the Japanese government to thoroughly investigate the recent bomb threats sent to several Philippine government agencies and local government units (LGUs). Photo from CICC After...
The Taguig City government provided new ambulances to two EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) barangays. On Feb. 11, Taguig, led by Mayor Lani Cayetano, announced that it turned over brand new ambulances to Barangays Comembo and Rizal after it said the Makati City government took back the vehicles...
With an expanding portfolio of insured properties from government agencies, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has emerged as the largest non-life insurer in the country. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund's gross premiums written (GPW) for its...
Sen. Francis Tolentino sent to the Hague Academy of Local Governance in the Netherlands for a five-day study mission on local governance and innovation for local economic development Local Government Unit (LGU) officials to help them stay abreast with the innovations and strategies implemented by...
President Marcos has released P265 million to the areas affected by the recent floods in Mindanao caused by the flooding and landslides triggered by the shear line and trough or extension of a low-pressure area (LPA) in the Davao Region. DAVAO FLOODING — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...
The Department of Energy (DOE), via its Energy Utilization Management Bureau (EUMB), will be issuing guidelines that shall govern the installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at government-owned entities. In a draft Circular issued by the energy department, it stipulated that it will be...
The rift between Taguig and Makati over the 10 EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) barangays continued with the closure of day care centers in the areas. The Taguig City government denied allegations by the Makati City government that it did not prepare to open new day care centers in the...
The news of the country's debt nearing P15 trillion is undoubtedly alarming. It raises the question of why the government continues to borrow extensively, despite its significant indebtedness. While many Filipinos tend to avoid borrowing, viewing debt as inherently negative and a sign of poor...
The Philippine government remains steadfast in its commitment to provide efficient and transparent public service as it assured Filipinos that measures are underway to fight corruption in the government. Transparency International Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this after it was reported...