The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said an additional P3 billion will be earmarked to support individuals and families encountering crisis situations. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman announced the approval of additional funds to cover the funding deficiency for the...
​Vice President Sara Duterte has expressed alarm over the climate crisis, which she said is affecting the lives, education and health of the children. At the commemoration of the World Children's Day of UNICEF held in Quezon City Monday, Nov. 20, Duterte emphasized that "climate crisis is a...
As access to comprehensive climate data is still wrought with challenges due to disparate sources and incompatible formats across countries, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) is proposing the establishment of an online platform that shall facilitate the sharing of facts, figures and other...
Select learners from various schools gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9, to help them better understand the existing environmental policies in the country and increase their appreciation of the environment. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of...
Congress should ensure there is sufficient funding for the Department of Health’s (DOH) mental health programs to address the growing mental health issues hounding the Philippines. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, made the...
A veteran economist has expressed concerns about an imminent tightness in rice supply within a month if the government enforces price ceilings for too long. Gil S. Beltran, a former undersecretary and chief economist at the Department of Finance (DOF), stated that price controls typically provide...
The development of countries lies not chiefly on humanitarian assistance, but on coming up with preventive measures so that societies and communities could thrive during humanitarian crisis, the United Nations (UN) Philippines chief said during the World Humanitarian Day on Saturday, Aug. 19. Chief...
An additional credit line of P10 billion for state-run National Power Corporation (NPC) is planned for next year to prevent blackouts in the off-grid areas it has been servicing. According to Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla, the new amount will be on top of the P5 billion that had been...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged the Filipino youth to continue doing their share in preserving the Philippines' rich biodiversity as she underscored the great potential of every individual in safeguarding the country's future through the protection of the environment. Senate...
To secure a safe and progressive nation for the next generation, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Tuesday, August 8, reiterated her call to address the prevalent impacts of climate change on the country's overall welfare, citing this issue as urgent and a global governance challenge....
As the country faces a possible rice crisis, Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri said he has proposed the creation of Rice Producing Zones (RPZs) in various regions of the country to the President....
Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA) strongly backed the review of the housing industry roadmap 2012-2030 to stay current with the ever-evolving landscape of the industry. SHDA Chairman Arlene Keh noted in a statement that the roadmap was initially created for the years 2012...
