METRO MATTERS Last April, the San Juan city government opened the doors of the Makabagong San Juan Theater to host the Department of Health’s kickoff for World Immunization Week and the pre-launch of the “Ligtas Tigdas” campaign. More than a ceremonial gathering, the event served as a...
The Philippine government has asked the World Bank to restructure and partially cancel over $2.34 million in unused proceeds from a Duterte-era loan supporting the country’s flagship Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), even as the Washington-based multilateral lender cited the project’s...
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) expects the country’s trade performance to remain unchanged despite China’s move to ban the entry of locally produced pigs, wild boar, and related swine products due to swine fever. At present, BAI said the Philippines does not export any of the commodities...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has assessed nearly 24,000 aspiring school principals over the weekend to address the long-standing shortage of school heads in public schools. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said a total of 23,994 examinees took the Fiscal Year 2025 National Assessment for School...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic that it will secure commitments from major manufacturers to hold off on price adjustments for the coming month, even as some companies are already pushing for hikes amid rising logistics costs. The DTI earlier reached a deal with makers of...
President Marcos’ newly appointed budget chief vowed a sweeping crackdown on fiscal leaks and corruption during his first official address on Wednesday, May 20, drawing a hard line against the repeat of recent infrastructure funding controversies that have plagued public infrastructure spending....
The Philippines is studying the prospect of a free trade agreement (FTA) with Paraguay as it looks to bolster market access for key domestic products abroad, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque told reporters that a potential FTA with the South...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to implement a nationwide suggested retail price (SRP) of ₱53 per kilo for local rice as part of ongoing efforts to keep prices of the staple at a reasonable level. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said in a statement on Tuesday, May...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has secured a loan from Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) to settle ₱3.6 billion in outstanding obligations to the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), months after a major investor considered selling its stake. Together with...
As the Philippines continues to confront housing needs projected at 3.7 million until 2028 according to Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) is calling on the housing sector to move forward in greater synergy as it...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects more than 70 local and international companies to slug it out for the concession to take over the increasingly lucrative Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on the back of its growing passenger demand. Transportation Undersecretary Timothy John Batan...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary Kim Robert de Leon as the country’s new Budget Secretary, making him the youngest person to head the agency. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced De Leon’s...
