LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental – The conversion of the Laguindingan Domestic Airport here into an international airport would probably start next year, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said. THE Laguindingan Airport in the province of Misamis Oriental. (Franck Dick...
The Marcos administration is seeking financial support from a US foreign aid agency to bolster its efforts to combat corruption and enhance revenue generation, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the Washington-backed Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) could...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government's lack of a unified approach to digital transformation has slowed down efforts to make business easier, streamline processes, speed up responses, and deliver public services promptly. In a statement on Saturday, Feb. 3, Finance Secretary Ralph G....
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades...
A major restructuring at the Department of Finance (DOF) could be in the offing as Malacañang is set to appoint three new undersecretaries and one assistant secretary to the agency. The DOF is expected to undergo significant changes with new Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto inclined to...
OPAPRU Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. (File photo) Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. called for unity on Friday, Feb. 2, as he opposed a proposal made by his previous boss, former president Rodrigo Duterte, for the secession of...
Coron-based resort Club Paradise Palawan was awarded the Green Hotel Standard at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Vientiane, Laos, marking a major stride toward responsible tourism. The award recognizes hotels committed to sustainable tourism through environmentally friendly practices and...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Jan. 31, thanked President Marcos for his continued trust and confidence but said she also respects her father’s and brothers’ opinions about the Chief Executive despite not agreeing with all of them. (From left) President...
The Department of Finance (DOF) stated that the government is committed to implementing measures to reduce inflation, thereby stimulating private spending to drive growth and increase government revenues. In a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 31, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the government...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian requested a more comprehensive package of services and interventions for families and individuals in street situations (FISS) from key government agencies during the first Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) meeting for “Oplan...
Amid the going political feud in the country, one of President Marcos’ economic managers has taken a cautious stance, refraining from commenting on the potential economic implications of the ongoing discord. “Let’s focus on the economy,” advised National Economic and Development Authority...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. A new dawn has arrived for our country! The Bagong Pilipinas is here! At the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) and participated in by over 400,000 Filipinos from the government, civil...
