The Marcos Jr. administration 's chief economic manager has allayed concerns about the rising public debt level, claiming that the national government maintains prudent fiscal management. Asked on Tuesday, June 3, if there 's anything to worry about regarding debt accumulation, especially...
With the Bureau of Customs (BOC) contributing the largest share in the seizure of nearly ₱41-billion worth of counterfeit goods, the agency has vowed to intensify its crackdown on the trade of fake products to protect consumers and legitimate businesses. The BOC, the country’s second-largest...
President Marcos has signed the National Housing Authority Act which extends the agency 's corporate term and rationalizes its powers. Marcos inked Republic Act No. 12216 on May 29 which also repealed Presidential Decree No. 757, series of 1975. Under the law, the National Housing Authority...
ILOILO CITY – The Alimodian National Comprehensive High School in Alimodian town, Iloilo province sustained extensive damage in a fire on Monday, June 2. An initial report by the Department of Education (DepEd) said five classrooms, the school canteen, clinic, band room, supply room, TLE office,...
President Marcos said his administration will keep implementing initiatives for farmers, stressing that they are one of the key foundations of the country. "Buong puso po ang pasasalamat namin sa inyo. At hindi po titigil ang administrasyong ito sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa na magpapabuti ng...
ILOILO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was urged to review the appointment of former Mayor Alex Centena of Calinog town in Iloilo province as Visayas commissioner of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). “We humbly and earnestly appeal to your good office to reconsider...
Amid tight fiscal space for public spending, the government has tripled the number of projects included in the list of priority programs where donors from the private sector can enjoy tax deductions. In a May 22 addendum, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) included 12...
The government is looking to include 4,240 priority programs and projects (PAPs), with an investment requirement totaling about ₱4.71 trillion, in the 2026 national budget proposal to sustain public investments—especially in infrastructure and regional development. According to the Department...
Around P1 million worth of diamonds and cash were recovered from three individuals after kidnapping and robbing an Indian businessman at a mall in Barangay Greenhills, San Juan City, on May 29. The Eastern Police District (EPD) identified the suspects as "Jamal," "Mohammad," and "Machol." They were...
Over 500 fishermen from various parts of the country -- including Cavite, Laguna, Parañaque, Manila, Navotas, Malabon, Bulacan, Bataan, and Zambales -- gathered in Mendiola, Manila on Friday, May 30, calling on the national government to halt reclamation projects that destroy their livelihood. The...
Senator-elect Panfilo “Ping” Lacson urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to act quickly on the pending courtesy resignations of his Cabinet members, noting that the jockeying for positions in the Cabinet has intensified. Lacson said the President should do this to avoid...
Reelected Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, May 27 said the newly established Department of Economic Planning and Development (DEPDev) must take the lead in crafting the proposed 2026 national budget, not Congress. Formerly known as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), DEPDev,...
