The implementing rules and regulations of the Republic Act No. 11934, otherwise known as the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act was released by the National Telecommunications Commission on Monday, Dec. 12. RA 11934 aims to make end users accountable for their usage of mobile...
Two Philippine public high schools were conferred with the SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award for their excellent sustainable development initiatives. Out of the 272 participating schools, La Filipina National High School (LFNHS) in Tagum City bagged the 1st prize while...
The Bureau of the Treasury cancelled its last borrowing plan for the year given the government’s better than expected revenue collection performance, resulting in lower borrowing than originally planned. National Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon said on Monday, Dec. 12, that the bureau already...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara In just seven weeks after his administration was formally inaugurated in late June of this year, President Bongbong Marcos transmitted to Congress his government’s proposed budget for 2023, otherwise known as the National Expenditure Program (NEP). The NEP details...
By NIKOLE JAVIER National University (NU) Pep Squad reclaimed the UAAP cheerdance title on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After falling short in its three-peat campaign earlier this year, a “cheer-obics” inspired theme brought NU back to the top of the...
The P5.268-trillion national budget ratified by Congess will include support for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) that will benefit thousands of Filipino learners. (This photo was taken in Quezon City by the DepEd in September 2021.) Senator Win Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on...
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (The Chamber) has recommended an in-depth analysis and evaluation of what it called as similar sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) existing in the country to help in coming up with a decision on the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF). In a statement,...
The prices of basic goods, increase in workers’ wage, and access to affordable food are among the top and urgent national concerns of adult Filipinos, a non-commissioned survey conducted by OCTA Research revealed. The independent Tugon ng Masa (TNM) poll, which was held from Oct. 23 until Oct....
The country’s exports could possibly reach $240.5 billion by 2028, more than double the $113-billion level expected this year, by lifting the land ownership ceiling for agricultural investors, attracting major global players, scaling up exports of primary products, and integration of all players...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has called for industry development as he joined Filipino exporters in raising alarm on the need for breakthroughs amid the country’s slow export performance versus its competitors in the region. In a keynote address during the 2022 National Export...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has told local government units )LGUs) to be "prudent" in using resources in order to reach more Filipinos in need. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang Photo) Marcos made the call during the courtesy call of Manila local officials in...
Senate Committee on Finance Senator Sonny Angara on Wednesday, December 7 said he is optimistic that the proposed P5.268-trillion budget of the government for next year would revitalize the country’s economy after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is a budget for national recovery. It’s...
