BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. While in Singapore for the FinTech Festival last Nov. 7, I was honored to pay a courtesy call to Singapore’s minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Honorable Grace Fu Hai Yien, where I expressed gratitude for Singapore’s...
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced that the double tax agreement (DTA) between the Philippines and Cambodia is expected to be finalized in February of next year. In a statemen, Recto noted that while the Philippines and Cambodia are preparing to sign the agreement,...
Outlining strategies to address longstanding and emerging challenges in basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 19, announced that it had presented a 5-Point Agenda to the National Management Committee. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Rod Cañalita / Pixabay / MANILA...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved guidelines for the pilot implementation of the government’s e-marketplace, aimed at efficient purchasing at the digital platform. Pangandaman, who also chairs the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB),...
The Department of Education (DepEd) released guidelines on Monday, Nov. 18, to support teachers and learners in the wake of typhoon “Pepito” prioritizing their safety and well-being while maintaining learning continuity. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara signed...
PEACE BY PEACE (Part I) The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) hosted last Thursday, Nov. 14, its inaugural International and Private Partnership Forum (IPPF). Our fellow peace builders, peace advocates, and peace partners from the...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of P5 billion to enhance the assistance program of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for Filipinos affected by typhoons. According to DBM, this enhancement of Assistance to...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions for the holiday season. “Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote consumer rights and responsibilities, this year’s...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 15, announced that the Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recommended to the Board en banc enhanced benefit packages for heart attacks, ten rare diseases, preventive oral health services in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced a partnership with a global delivery unit on Friday, Nov. 15, to support the implementation of its various programs and projects. (Photo from DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said it signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Delivery Associates...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov. 14, announced that Education Secretary Sonny Angara is advocating for a stronger Senior High School (SHS) curriculum as the agency seeks closer partnerships with global companies. (DepEd photo) During the "Day of the Future" event...
Antonio Guterres, United Nations secretary-general, speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for...
