President Marcos believes that the shift to electric vehicle is a sensible step given the volatility of oil products in the world market. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the statement as he led the launching of Dongfeng Motors in the country on Monday, Oct. 16....
DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Photo by DND) The Department of National Defense (DND) got a solid backing from the Congress after the latter vowed to support its modernization and Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) programs. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said this could translate to...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista has approved an additional subsidy for operators and drivers who would secure a loan for a modern public utility vehicle (PUV) under the government’s land transportation modernization program. From the existing P160,000 subsidy for...
Senator Grace Poe said the effective implementation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects will lead to more better infrastructure programs and employment opportunities for Filipinos. Poe said much hope lies on the PPPs in improving the country’s airports, and the rest of its...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Monday, August 21, said government procurement reforms should lead to the expedited purchase of defense equipment the country needs to protect its territory, especially from the illegal incursions of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, August 9 renewed his push for the modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to better safeguard maritime welfare and security in the country. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (MB File Photo) Go raised his call after...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday, August 7 has called on lawmakers to review the current provisions in the procurement law to help the country’s armed forces develop a credible defense posturing necessary to defend the country from external aggressions, particulary in the...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep LRay Villafuerte is looking forward to the enactment of House Bill (HB) No.8203, or the long-sought Bureau of Immigration (BI) Modernization Act. The bill, which the House of...
DAVAO CITY – Traffic lights here will be retrofitted in preparation for the implementation of the P73.4-billion Davao City Public Transport Modernization project, an official of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) said on Wednesday, July 26. In an interview on the sidelines of...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has procured more guns, vehicles and other equipment worth over P571 million as part of the efforts to boost the operational capabilities of the police force. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the P571,295,695.40 spent to buy the equipment was sourced...
There’s been a lot of criticism over the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), particularly when it comes to acquiring the said modern jeepneys. Granted, any public transport operator would jump at the chance to acquire new, more efficient, more...
The landmark arbitral award on the South China Sea (SCS) arbitration pushes the Department of National Defense (DND) to improve the territorial defense capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), a ranking official bared Friday, July 14. *(File photo: MANILA BULLETIN) * DND...
