With its “economies of scale” now in place, an official of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the administration of President Marcos is treading the right path in providing affordable rice in the market. (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) Speaking in a Palace briefing,...
Provinces that are expected to be less vulnerable to El Niño must also be provided with government interventions as the country will bank on them for agriculture production, President Marcos said. (MB FILE PHOTO) National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) took on a roadshow in Luzon to engage stakeholders in driving social and economic transformation in the country. In line with the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, launched last September, the roadshow series...
In response to the call of the Marcos administration to accelerate government spending in the second quarter of the year, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) topped the spending of government agencies this third quarter....
The Philippines has “clear priorities” and plans in place to contain the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on the country’s inflation rate, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, November 7 that the funding for the new facilities at the Ayungin Shoal and Kalayaan island—the country’s frontline posts in the West Philippine Sea—is already a done deal in the Senate. Escudero, who first broached the idea of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Department of National Defense (DND) has told a House panel that the realigned confidential funds under the proposed national budget of 2024 would have a significant impact on...
At noontime on Tuesday, Nov 7, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) will open its online registration for the nationwide conduct of the PNP Entrance (PNPE) and Promotional Examinations (PROMEX) scheduled on Dec.10. In a statement, Napolcom advised those interested to register early since...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno is urging the National Power Corp. (NPC) to improve access to electricity in remote communities. During the NPC's 87th Anniversary, Diokno reminded the company of its mission to provide electricity to remote areas and islands in the Philippines and assured them...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government led the kickoff of National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) in Bohol on Monday, November 6, . Farmers, youth sector representatives, agricultural extension workers, municipal agriculturists, rice technicians, agriculture line agencies, and private seed companies...
DepEd file photo The Department of Education (DepEd) is participating in this year’s celebration of National Children’s Month (NCM) through various related activities. DepEd, in a Facebook post on Monday, Nov. 6, said that it is "one with the nation" in celebrating the 31st NCM this year...
Government anti-narcotics agents arrested on Sunday, Nov. 6, a high value target (HVT) drug suspect during a buy-bust operation in Legazpi City, Albay. In a statement, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) stated that it collared Kevin Dayap after selling shabu to an undercover agent at...
