Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman was honored as the “Outstanding Filipina in the Field of Public Service” at the Gawad Pilipino Awards Night on March 16 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. This year’s Gawad Pilipino Awards, held in...
Promoting heritage-based tourism helps revive local economies by creating livelihoods and supporting communities through increased activity in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco made the statement during the opening of the 10th...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it currently has an investment pipeline worth over $76 billion or around ₱4 trillion, strengthening the country’s position as a top destination for foreign investments in 2025. Spearheaded by the DTI’s Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), the...
The Philippines has entered into an agreement with Palau to enhance bilateral relations in the fisheries sector, covering mutual trade and investment, sustainable practices, and technical cooperation, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement, the DA said the...
If some heads have to roll, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said it has to start with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who, for him, is not taking the investigation of the collapsed P1.2 billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela seriously. Sen. Alan Peter...
Officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hold a consultative meeting on March 13, 2025, to discuss flood control initiatives in major river basins nationwide. (Photo: DPWH) Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH),...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) More businesses and tourism establishments in the Philippines are integrating Halal-compliant services to accommodate Muslim travelers and enhance the country’s appeal as a...
The Department of Agriculture’s Inspectorate and Enforcement (DAIE) unit seized smuggled agricultural commodities worth ₱2.83 billion in 2024, nearly a billion more than the previous year’s total. Over the 12-month period, the DAIE conducted a total of 71 operations. This...
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should ensure there is reliable power supply ahead as the country braces for the summer season. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian pointed this out as he urged both the DOE and the ERC to ensure generation companies are compliant...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to kickstart its major modernization effort to improve the EDSA bus carousel during the rehabilitation of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare. The DOTr is planning to build dedicated concourses, away from Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), to serve as...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has inaugurated a Tourist Rest Area (TRA) and introduced the country’s first Klook Kiosk in Camarines Sur to enhance tourism infrastructure and provide better services for visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the ceremony alongside Camarines Sur 4th...
Senator Mark Villar remembered a touching call he got from former President Rodrigo Duterte during his time as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief. Senator Mark Villar (from left), former President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senate President Manny Villar. (Photo from Senator Mark...
