The Department of Tourism (DOT) adopts advanced digital solutions powered by Mastercard to boost the country’s global tourism thrust through targeted and data-driven promotions. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Mastercard Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Center for Southeast...
The Philippine Embassy in Israel is planning to repatriate Filipinos there by land or sea since the airspace of Israel and Jordan are currently closed due to the ongoing conflict in the region with Iran, Philippine Ambassador in Tel Aviv Aileen Mendiola-Rau said. In an interview with GMA News on...
President Marcos has approved the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) until 2028. Marcos signed issued Memorandum Circular No. 84 dated May 21 which approved and adopted the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan 2024-2028. The CFIDP aims to provide targeted interventions...
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...
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged that the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is a ”big win” for the government, however, noting that the policy is far from perfect. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority...
The adoption of the National Action Plan on Peace, Unity, and Development (NAP-UPD) marks a major milestone in advancing, building upon, and sustaining the gains achieved under the comprehensive Philippine peace process, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez said on Friday, May 16. Galvez said...
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) officially launched the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025-2034 on Monday, May 5, marking the Philippines’ first 10-year labor market development strategy. The landmark plan lays out a comprehensive roadmap for job creation, labor...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) will not be revised this year, despite ongoing efforts to advance energy development and enhance security and reliability. On the sidelines of PhilEnergy Expo 2025, Michael Sinocruz, director of the DOE’s energy...
Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, who resurfaced in The Hague after leaving the country in 2024 amid a congressional hearing into his alleged links to the illegal offshore gambling operations, assured that their camp has “contingency” plans in place for former president Rodrigo...
Economic pressures and a desire for enhanced personal wellbeing are driving a shift in the Filipino workforce. Employees are increasingly seeking employers who prioritize their needs beyond basic compensation, demanding comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and support for financial...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government has unveiled a proposed urban master plan designed to promote sustainable development and enable this city to become a super city in 25 years. MAYOR Albee Benitez, with Rep. Greg Gasataya (right) and architect and urban design consultant Carlos Arnaiz (left),...
President Marcos' chief economic manager is optimistic that joblessness this year will be even lower than the administration's 2025 goal, following last year's two-decade low unemployment rate. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto confirmed to Manila Bulletin on Friday, Feb. 7, that...
