Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian Even though discussions are still ongoing with the Department of Agriculture (DA) regarding the proposed distribution of actual rice aid rather than cash subsidy, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said that all pending tax incentive applications that were previously referred to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) but do not meet the new investment capital threshold will be returned to the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). According to the DOF, this...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the rising employment rate in the country would help cushion the impact of higher inflation on the purchasing power of Filipinos. In a statement, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan stressed the immediate need to address inflation,...
Filipinos can expect more music-filled nights in Malacañan as the Office of the President (OP) is set to launch the "Goldenberg: The Concert Series," which aims to promote Filipino heritage among the youth. Social Secretary's Office (Facebook) The Social Secretary's Office, which is under the OP,...
To ensure the smooth implementation of the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10, the Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out training for teachers nationwide. (DepEd MB Visual Content Group) “In the coming weeks, we will roll out trainings in regions for divisions instructional...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager welcomed the decision to award the long-overdue Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rehabilitation project to a private sector consortium. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the P170.6 billion NAIA rehabilitation project represents the...
Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday, Feb. 16, highlighted the importance of training teachers to ensure the successful implementation of the revised basic education curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 or the MATATAG Curriculum. (DepEd file photo)...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua is blocked by a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel during one of her patrol operations in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales from Feb. 1 to 9, 2024. (Photo by PCG) Starting this February, civilian vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of...
To get updates on the pilot implementation of the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 or the MATATAG Curriculum, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Feb. 16, organized a national summit for the implementing schools. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte during...
Two of President Marcos’ economic managers are pushing for the integration of healthcare coverage as a part of the compensation package for all government employees. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman and Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto both said that the government is now considering...
Investing in the government’s retail bonds is as effortless as ordering a loved one's favorite meal for delivery! Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that retail treasury bonds (RTBs) are readily accessible through a few taps on mobile phones, offering Filipinos both here and abroad secure,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 15, assured that it is studying the issue of three schools in EMBO barangays. DepEd Central Office in Pasig City (DepEd file photo) “DepEd legal has been tasked to study the matter, along with the position papers of the parties...
