The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), has formalized a partnership with the National Security Council (NSC) to initiate an assessment of national security threats within the country’s construction projects. DTI Secretary...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager believes a credit rating upgrade is now within reach after the Philippines’ removal from the global money laundering "grey list." Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto stated that exiting the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list is a "significant...
In most energy sector meetings and social gatherings, the usual power talk comes with an added juicy coffee shop conspiracy—that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) would still be jolted with leadership changeover in due time. If—and when—it happens, and the whys and hows of it—they...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has granted system impact studies (SIS) to 11 energy projects spread nationwide. These projects, mostly consisting of renewable energy (RE), are set to undergo assessments that would determine if the power grid is feasible enough to allow new connections; this would...
The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) strongly opposed the planned reimplementation of the cashless toll collection policy, which has since been suspended by the government. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), under newly appointed Secretary Vince Dizon, ordered a pause on...
Senate Grace Poe expressed support for Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon's order to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to suspend the implementation of cashless toll collection on major expressways. "The new DOTr secretary is heading in the right direction when he suspended the...
PNP Chief Police General Rommel Marbil (left) and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel (right) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of the Kadiwa store at Camp Crame (PNP photo) The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and...
As the world continues to grapple with depleting resources, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. Malls, as significant energy consumers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge toward a greener, more sustainable future by adopting renewable energy solutions that can...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (second from right) leads the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the conferment of Philippine tourism ambassadorship to South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk (second from left) at the DOT...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of 25,000 metric tons (MT) of various fish products, including salmon, sardines, clams, and squid, for the period of March to May. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said this directive aims to ensure that there is a stable...
Newly installed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon underscored his commitment to fast-track the Marcos administration’s big-ticket infrastructure projects within the three years of the President’s remaining term. During a press briefing in Malacañan on Friday, Feb. 21,...
Newly installed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said he has ordered the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to suspend the implementation of cashless toll collection on major expressways, citing previous issues and concerns about its impact on lower-income motorists. 100% RFID...
