Almost 3,000 farmers were affected by typhoon "Odette" following the assessment of damages and losses, which, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA), has so far reached an estimated P 127 million worth of agricultural products. In response, DA Sec. William Dar said the department will be...
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have partnered with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for the improvement of both the lower and middle portions of the Marikina River. The agreement, signed by DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, also the Chief Implementer...
The Philippines and South Korea reaffirmed to elevate their economic interaction amid the coronavirus pandemic, including the move to allow the entry of Filipino workers to the foreign country's employment permit system (EPS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Secretary of Foreign...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is confident that the higher 7 percent economic growth target set by the Duterte administration for the year is doable given the renewed consumer and business confidence in the last quarter. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said on Wednesday, Dec. 15, that...
Over 400 experts nationwide have gathered and continue to compete in different skill areas for this year’s 2021 Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). (Photo from TESDA / MANILA BULLETIN) The country, through TESDA,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has raised the Philippines' concern over the recent "heightened tension" in the South China Sea during the recently concluded G7-ASEAN meet in Liverpool, United Kingdom (UK). Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (PCOO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA...
President Duterte is giving Filipinos "control" over what happens in his weekly late night public briefings dubbed "Talk to the People". President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the pre-taped "Talk to the People" public briefing on Dec. 13, 2021 (Malacañang photo) In the pre-recorded episode of...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. hit back at Health Secretary Francisco Duque III Monday, Dec. 13, telling him to not ever question his motives over the missed out 50-million syringes offer from the United States (US). Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (File...
From vaccines now to syringes. No ball was dropped according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, as he expressed dismay anew on Monday, Dec. 13, over the recent "dropped the ball" remark made by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang...
The United States (US) has affirmed its support to the Philippines against armed attacks whether on armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the Pacific as it continues to be US' "crucial ally" in the region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed Monday, Dec. 13. 'CRUCIAL ALLY'--...
The Philippines will participate in the upcoming Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)-G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting in Liverpool, United Kingdom to discuss regional and global issues, including the vaccine equity and global health security agendas. (Photo courtesy of the...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar put emphasis on the need for a united Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to boost food security in the region during the Global Business Forum–ASEAN online meeting last Thursday, Dec. 9. Department of Agriculture Secretary William...
