Senator Grace Poe is optimistic that the lapsing of the Bulacan Special Economic Freeport Act (Bulacan EcoZone) into law would put into high gear the development of the New Manila International Airport (NMIA). "Central to the establishment of the Bulacan EcoZone is the building of the...
A bill establishing the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport has lapsed into law. The Republic Act 11999 or the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport Act which lapsed into law on June 13 also creates the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority. Under the law, the...
TIAONG, Quezon – Monday, June 24, was declared a special non-working holiday in this town in celebration of this year’s BayaniJuan Festival. Proclamation No. 608 issued by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 21 upon the request of Tiaong Mayor Vincent Arjay Mea said the holiday enables...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) There is a need to update the antiquated Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) program, which is now being used as a “ticket” by some...
President Marcos has appointed Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, as the country's special envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. appoints Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, as the country's special envoy to the United...
(Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has ordered a special audit into the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) advance payments program, which has been linked to...
At least nine officers and personnel of the Special Action Force (SAF) are now being investigated for possible connivance after two police commandos were caught providing security services to a foreigner who was found to be an official of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). The two SAF...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is eyeing the establishment of what it described as moden mass housing within the vicinities of Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) and the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) in a bid to support the manpower needs for the economic development...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed "high hopes" that the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination created by President Marcos will help address and improve human rights situation in the country. The President created the committee to improve the mechanisms for the promotion...
President Marcos has designated Tupi Information Technology (IT) Park in Cotabato as a Special Economic Zone. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Through Proclamation No. 530 dated May 2, Marcos created and designated Tupi IT Park as a Special Economic Zone...
A high-ranking official of India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ Ltd.) expressed the company's intention to invest in the Philippines, citing the country's stability in regulation and business environment. NEW VENTURES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) Speaker Martin Romualdez says it might no longer be possible to hold a special election for the seat left by the late Cavite...
