Countries should adhere to the primacy of the rule of law and engage in peaceful dialogues and multilateralism to resolve various disputes in the Asia-Pacific region. Department of National Defense OIC Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr. speaks at the *20th International Institute for...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said manufacturers, whose raw materials are sourced from members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries, are expected to experience reduced cost, but he also hastened to add that the impact on consumer prices will largely...
The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the first-ever National Consultative Workshop on the Implementation of Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) in line with its efforts to harmonize the delivery of learner support programs and services geared towards the [MATATAG...
Six newly appointed third level officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have been sworn into office on Tuesday, May 30. *(Photo courtesy of Department of National* *Defense)* Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Department of National Defense (DND) OIC, administered the oaths of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the reforms made in the bureaucratic processes in the country will lead to more foreign partnerships and investments. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Through the speech delivered by Executive...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said that based on the agency’s market monitoring, supplies of basic goods in the groceries are enough for the next 2-4 weeks. Pascual made this assurance after meeting with manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) as...
Manufacturers of canned sardines, coffee, salt, instant noodles and canned meat have submitted requests to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to increase the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) of these basic goods. DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said that manufacturers cited various reasons for...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has sought stronger ties with the US-APEC Business Coalition, a prominent American business group, to further improve trade and investment opportunities between the Philippines and US. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual meets with the...
The Philippines said that labor is an important element to trade policy, stressing that any trade policy must ensure that workers are empowered and their rights protected. Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual (left) and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Carlos Sorreta,at the Asia Pacific Economic...
To propel further its new direction to resolve basic education challenges, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 25, unveiled the seven priority points for the intervention in support of its “MATATAG” Agenda. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “As we work towards the achievement...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, May 25, sought the support of the partners of the Department of Education (DepEd) to “stop the bleeding” of the country’s basic education system. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) Duterte, in her speech during DepEd’s Partners...
Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual said Wednesday, May 24, that the Philippines is keen on pursuing the resumption of negotiations for free trade agreement with the EU citing support from the Sweden, which holds the current president of the EU Council, and the EU businessmen operating in...
