The Department of Finance (DOF) has projected that the average yearly income of Filipinos is on track to almost double in the next six years to around P378,000, propelled by the expanding middle class. Currently, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto revealed that the average income per person in the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is enhancing dive tourism at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking for the Hyperbaric Chamber Center this week. TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco graces the May...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has lauded the leadership and members of Congress for the ratification of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA). Pangandaman said this legislation is a significant milestone under the Marcos administration’s ongoing...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 23, warned school officials, teachers, and the public about a “fake” graduation message supposedly issued by Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte circulating online. (Courtesy of DepEd Facebook Page) “DepEd reminds...
Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte on Wednesday, May 22, highlighted the country's commitment to improving Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programs. (DepEd/ Manila Bulletin) “The Philippines took on the Presidency of the Southeast Asian Ministers...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco called for infrastructure improvements to boost foreign tourist arrivals in world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. “We recognize that there is a need to improve the facilities as far as air and sea...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. As chairperson of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), I felt honored to be joined by our key stakeholders as we celebrated its 54th year of service last week. I was especially proud to lead the launch of the legacy book...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto lauded the recent issuance of an order aimed at enhancing the monitoring of imported goods entering the country through digital pre-border verification and electronic invoicing. As the chair of the committee overseeing the implementation of President Marcos’...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has committed to settling all arrears of the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) by the end of 2025. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said she is focused on resolving the outstanding HEA payments for healthcare workers. “Our...
In response to the shifting consumer preferences towards e-commerce, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to bring the country's tax collection system in line with the best practices of three leading Asian nations. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the...
Photo from Pixabay Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday, May 20, said poverty should never be used as a justification for mothers to sell their babies, following the rescue of a newborn in Cavite that was sold online. He...
The Department of Education (DepEd) - Manila was urged to clarify a memorandum regarding completing certain tasks scheduled for June this year which may “violate” the mandatory vacation set for teachers. (Noel Pabalate / Manila Bulletin / file photo) The Teachers' Dignity Coalition-National...
