Malacañang has once again took a swipe at the Dutertes, this time over the Department of Education's (DepEd) voucher program anomaly. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said with the potential recovery of about P65...
Large companies' heavy reliance on bank loans, particularly from major local banks, could amplify vulnerabilities within the Philippine financial sector, according to the 2024 Financial Stability Report (FSR). "Corporates’ heavy reliance on bank funding could amplify credit risks to the financial...
BEE EARTH FRIENDLY (Standing, from left) DTI Assistant Sec. Domingo Tolentino Jr., Asst Sec. Grace Baluyan, Usec. Blesila Lantayona, Jollibee Area Customer Activation Senior Manager Bong Tan, Area Manager Karen Cortez, Channels & Retail Marketing Senior Manager Rodelyn Canapi. (Seated, from...
Pasig City lone district Rep. Roman Romulo on Thursday, March 27, lauded the Department of Education's (DepEd) recovery of around P65 million from 38 schools that were flagged for their "ghost students" under the controversial senior high school voucher program. Romulo, who is leading the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is gearing up to launch a lending program for micro-entrepreneurs, accessible through e-wallet platforms, as part of its ongoing commitment to scale up businesses. In a chance interview on Thursday, March 27, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the...
(Left) Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel sharing future plans of the DA in a meeting in Malacañan Palace (PCO photo) The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to construct two mega food hubs in 2026 as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality,...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero believes that the Philippines' sovereignty was not compromised with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. "Hindi. Una, mga Pilipino ang nagsampa ng kaso sa ICC, hindi mga dayuhan. Pilipino rin ang nag desisyon, sabi nga ni Secretary [Jesus Crispin]...
The maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be lowered from ₱49 per kilo to ₱45 beginning March 31, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. In a statement, Laurel said the MSRP was reduced following the continued decline in global rice prices. “At...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, March 26 said it recovered approximately P65 million from 54 private schools involved in irregularities related to the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) for the school years (SY) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Following an investigation, 38...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate social media claims regarding farmer hardships, reportedly linked to low palay (unmilled rice) prices. In a letter to the NBI, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel called for a...
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco The implementation of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Law is expected to attract more foreign visitors and position the Philippines as a premier shopping destination in...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Agriculture (DA) must step up its campaign on ensuring that sellers and suppliers comply with the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork. This, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee cited recent...
