The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public of widespread heavy to torrential rainfall brought by Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) from Thursday, July 17, to Sunday, July 20. Based on Weather...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) does not charge any fees for accessing its programs and services for clients seeking livelihood assistance. In an advisory issued on Monday, July 14,, DOLE warned that any form of solicitation or payment under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood...
President Marcos has greenlit a sweeping public-private partnership aimed at equipping Filipinos with the skills needed to thrive in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world, with plans to fast-track training programs, align education with emerging technologies, and expand student immersion in...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is recommending the establishment of a government-led roadmap aimed at equipping Filipinos with the capacity to successfully harness artificial intelligence (AI). PSAC, through its jobs and education sector, recently presented to President Ferdinand...
The Philippine Embassy in Iraq has advised Filipinos to avoid “unnecessary” travel to Iraq, while those already in the country must avoid public places and exercise extreme caution amid the escalating security situation in the region. The advisory was released on Sunday, June 22, a few hours...
The Philippines is set to host the inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) retreat in July. ASEAN-BAC Philippines chair Joey Concepcion said the business retreat is a first-of-its-kind gathering that marks a significant step in redefining the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) advised the public to verify the accreditation of calibration and testing service providers after a firm was found falsely claiming affiliation with the agency. In an advisory, the DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) identified Jae-Tech...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that multiple regions across the country are likely to experience persistent and widespread rainfall in the coming days due to the combined effects of a Low Pressure area (LPA) and the southwest...
Expect pickup trucks to be more costly after the provision reimposing the excise tax on the vehicle type was approved, alongside other tax reform measures under the proposed Capital Market Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). The CMEPA, a legislation deemed a priority of the administration under the...
The Philippines will be pushing for a stronger regional collaboration in food security and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) when it assumes the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year. ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC) Philippines...
The Philippines continues to be a safe and vibrant destination for travelers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said, reaffirming the country’s strong appeal in light of the recent travel advisory issued by the United States. The DOT cited the remarks of Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District...
Workers who report for duty on Monday, May 12, are entitled to full pay plus 30 percent of their basic wages, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In Labor Advisory No. 3, series of 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma clarified that May 12 has been declared a special...
