The Department of Energy (DOE) has opened the fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA 4) through its newly released bidding framework. In a statement on Wednesday, March 12, the DOE unveiled the terms of reference (TOR) which lays out the technical, financial, and commercial requirements that would manage...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking up to $500 million from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to facilitate its project to reduce post-harvest losses and bolster rice production. DA Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa said details on the proposed funding...
Close to three-fifths of Filipinos want Senator Grace Poe to be the next Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief, the results of survey firm Tangere's latest public opinion poll showed. (Courtesy of Tangere) According to Tangere, of those surveyed, 27 percent were...
Starlink, the satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is planning to expand its operations in the country while its local subsidiary is in the process of securing a congressional franchise, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a press briefing on...
Koshidaka Holdings, a leading player in Japan’s leisure industry, is planning to establish its popular karaoke chain in the Philippines by the end of this year, according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. In a press briefing on Tuesday, March 11, Roque said she met executives of...
The Philippines could soon see the first Filipino to go in space through the government’s collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement, the DTI said this was one of the topics discussed during a high-level discussion...
President Marcos has named Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary for Special Concerns Paul Mercado as the agency's officer-in-charge following the resignation of Ivan Uy as secretary. Department of Information and Communications Technology officer-in-charge...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism said the Western Visayas region earned more than P74 billion from tourism in 2024. THE Sun sets at world-famous Boracay Island, the most visited tourist attraction in Western Visayas region. (Tara Yap) DOT-6 Regional Director Crisanta...
With new privatization guidelines taking effect on Tuesday, March 11, the Department of Finance (DOF) expects private-sector interest in idle properties like the Mile Long lot in Makati City to raise additional government revenues. “There are parties who have expressed interest to submit...
To safeguard consumers and ensure adherence to government standards, the Department of Energy (DOE) has called on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) businesses to comply with the LPG Industry Regulation Act (LIRA). In a statement on Monday, March 10, the DOE said that failure to comply could lead to...
Senator Grace Poe lauded the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) swift action regarding the recent "tanim-bala" incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 by ordering the dismissal of three employees of the Office of Transportation Security (OTS). "We welcome the swift...
While the Marcos administration used 99 percent of funds allocated last year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) only used around two-thirds of their funds. DBM data showed that the national government’s notice of...
