The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a second flood advisory for Pasig-Marikina and Tullahan river basins amid continuous heavy monsoon rains triggered by severe tropical storm Falcon (international name: Khanun) on Sunday, July 30. PAGASA...
The Philippines has called for the immediate implementation of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) Agenda Work Plan to realize further trade liberalization among the 21-member nations of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said there were three areas of partnership that the government and business sectors could get into to ensure the country's sustainable growth and promote efforts toward climate action. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)* Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. positively received the recommendation of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to globalize micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), saying they make up the majority of businesses and sources of employment....
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is working on increasing the collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to resolve connectivity issues in the country, particularly in far-flung areas. *File photo* ARTA director-general Secretary Ernesto Perez said this after President Marcos...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Friday, July 21 of a potential lahar flow near Mayon Volcano in Albay due to moderate to heavy rains from tropical depression Egay. In its advisory issued at 10 a.m., Phivolcs said there is a possibility of lahar and...
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan has assured Filipinos of the Marcos administration's strengthened socioeconomic platform that aims to get the Philippine economy back to a high-growth trajectory. *PRIORITY BILLS — President Marcos convenes the Legislative-Executive Development...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the Senate has proposed to add nine bills for inclusion in the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) on top of the 42 bills already listed in the agenda. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) “It was a...
Transition financing for nuclear tech in PH sought By MYRNA M. VELASCO For nuclear power developments to take off in the country, private sector players are batting for transition financing or loan guarantees on top of the other set of incentives and a firm policy and regulatory frameworks for the...
House Committee on Labor and Employment chairperson Representative Fidel Nograles has expressed his support to the Department of Health’s (DOH) plan to create a National Nursing Advisory Council (NNAC) to address the issues confronting the nursing sector. ...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to study a proposal to set up silos to ensure a 30-day buffer stock of rice and corn in the country. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)* Marcos said this as he met members of the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a flood advisory for Pasig-Marikina and Tullahan river basins amid heavy rains on Wednesday, June 7. The advisory is in effect until 2 p.m., Thursday, June 8. (PAGASA) PAGASA issued a flood warning for...
