The Department of Finance (DOF) said the recently approved amendments to retail trade liberalization law along with other economic loosening initiatives will support the continued recovery of trade and economic activity in the country. Finance Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran said the nearly a quarter...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it has completed a total of 1,273 infrastructure projects in Ilocos Region last year. DPWH Sec. Roger G. Mercado said a total of 279 other projects for the Ilocos Region is set to be completed this year. “We will continue to keep up with all...
Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday, Feb. 2, authorized all Regional Directors to commence the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes for both public and private schools. (MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd made this announcement after President Duterte approved...
Megaworld, SM, PLDT execs take top posts The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization of PR and communication professionals, has recently elected its new set of Board of Trustees and Officers for 2022-2023. Elected president was Harold C. Geronimo,...
The "No Vaccination, No Ride" policy for commuters using public transportation in Metro Manila has been lifted on Tuesday, Feb. 1, as the capital region moved back into the more relaxed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Alert Level 2, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. (NOEL PABALATE /...
NEDA cites 3 crucial economic measures By Chino S. Leyco The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has identified three economic liberalization measures that are crucial in accelerating economic growth this year and beyond. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso will prioritize the construction of main roads, connectors between districts, and more space for vehicles in Metro Manila if elected president in the upcoming national elections. Domagoso bared his plan during his 10-point “Bilis Kilos” economic...
The country’s slow internet speed needs “government intervention” to eliminate the congressional franchise requirement and build common towers in hardship areas, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday, Jan. 31. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) If she wins the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has vowed to finish the road projects in Zamboanga region that would ensure interconnectivity of towns and provinces in the area. Among those project were Alicia-Malangas Road and Lutiman-Guicam-Olutanga Road both in Zamboanga Sibugay; and...
Senatorial aspirant and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Sunday urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to reconsider its plan to implement the phaseout of traditional jeepneys as this would be another burden to Filipinos during this pandemic....
The construction of Panguil Bay Bridge connecting Tubod, Lanao del Norte and Tangub City, Misamis Occidental is nearly halfway through, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, fourth from right,...
The aggressive implementation of infrastructure projects especially through the Build Build Build project has resulted in the employment of more than 1.6 million Filipinos, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Thursday, Jan. 27. DPWH Secretary Roger G. Mercado said that from...
