Multilateral lenders including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group (WBG) are moving to provide immediate financing and coordinated support to countries reeling from the economic fallout of the Middle East war. In a statement on...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a unified drive for cruise tourism and secured commitments from key agencies and industry partners to strengthen coordination and raise the country’s competitiveness. DOT OIC Secretary Verna Buensuceso led the first high-level meeting of the reconstituted...
Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger action against human trafficking, as she linked the protection of victims—particularly women and girls—to broader efforts in women’s empowerment. Legarda also stressed the need for reforms that uphold survivors’ dignity and security. “This...
PARIS (AP) — A group representing many of the world 's wealthiest countries agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects of the Iran war on energy markets and the halt of cargo shipping through the Strait of Hormuz....
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has welcomed the reconstitution of the Executive Committee (ExeCom) of Executive Order (EO) No. 570, series of 2006, marking a renewed effort to institutionalize peace education across Philippine schools and universities. EO 570 integrates peace education...
There 's still no sign of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa even as the interpellation of the 2026 budget nears its end. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday, Nov. 26, that Dela Rosa 's staff reached out to him to say that he will not arrive to sponsor the budget of the Department...
BELÉM, BRAZIL — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is urging nations with nuclear ambitions to harmonize their regulatory rulebooks, arguing that unified standards are the only way to dismantle mounting barriers that are currently choking the planned mass-scale deployment of Small...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin implementing the long-shelved 2017 Cebu flood control masterplan following the devastation caused by Typhoon “Tino”. Developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2013 to 2017 during former Secretary Rogelio...
Belem, Brazil — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will host a two-week program at the ongoing COP30 Climate Change Summit to spotlight nuclear energy 's rising global momentum as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition and a critical weapon in the fight against climate...
Neophyte Senator Camille Villar is advocating for increased government investment in education and innovation, arguing that it is time to empower the next generation of Filipino talents to become globally competitive in science and technology. Villar has been reviewing the proposed 2026 budgets of...
After the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended crucial support to affected families, helping communities recover from the disaster. In a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Japanese government’s aid arm said the...
While Japan Credit Rating Agency’s (JCR) retained an investment-grade credit rating of “A-” with a “stable” outlook for the Philippines, it raised the challenge of narrowing income disparity tied to infrastructure and rural development, and a setback on fiscal reforms that could hurt this...
