Officials and employees of the Quezon City government underwent a three-day training on the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) to strengthen the city 's implementation of the country 's modernized procurement law under Republic Act No. 12009. Conducted by the Government Procurement...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has certified ₱351.02 billion worth of investments under its green lane program in the first half of the year, as investors seek expedited permit processing to speed up project execution. In a statement, the BOI said the approved investments cover 17 projects that...
Filipinos will soon enjoy cheaper airfares in the second half of July as the passenger fuel surcharge drops to its lowest level since reaching a record high following the easing of jet fuel prices. In an advisory, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said it will reduce the fuel surcharge to Level 8...
The country’s investment promotion agencies (IPAs) are aiming to approve at least ₱4.5-trillion worth of investments under the government’s new investment promotion framework, which seeks to incentivize innovation-driven projects. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary and...
The government is planning to simultaneously implement its two flagship incentive programs aimed at encouraging the local production of electric vehicles (EVs) and gas-powered cars, potentially within the year. Finance Secretary Frederick Go told reporters last week that the government intends to...
Investments registered with the Board of Investments (BOI) increased by 21 percent to more than ₱460 billion in the first half of 2026, as projects in the renewable energy (RE) sector continue to dominate the country’s investment landscape. In a statement last week, the BOI said it approved...
Manila Bulletin on Thursday, July 9, welcomed four new board members, bringing together leaders in agriculture, science and technology, information and communications technology (ICT), and economics to help propel the 126-year-old newspaper forward in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Former...
President Marcos reappointed veteran bankers Walter C. Wassmer and Jose L. Querubin to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ policymaking Monetary Board, securing their roles through July 2032. The reappointments extend the tenure of both officials to full six-year terms. Wassmer and Querubin were...
With the effects of the fuel crisis rippling across sectors, public transport is among the most severely impacted. Jeepney drivers are bearing the brunt of this volatility as rising costs threaten both their livelihoods and national mobility. The impact is felt far beyond the roads; this means...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have partnered with GCash to enable fuel subsidy disbursements benefiting drivers of public transportation nationwide. Under this program, eligible beneficiaries receive fuel assistance directly...
Filipinos planning to book their next local or foreign getaway can expect lower airfares starting next month, as the government reduced the fuel surcharge to its lowest level yet since the conflict in the Middle East erupted. In an advisory dated June 26, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said it...
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is hoping to leverage the ongoing peace initiatives in Mindanao to position the region as an investment hub for the energy and agriculture sectors. MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said Mindanao has long struggled to attract investments in high-value...
