The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has increased its government revenue projection for this year due to stronger-than-expected collections and higher income from the customs and treasury bureaus. The DBCC, an interagency body responsible for setting the government’s...
As the Christmas holiday is just around the corner, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 15, called on Filipinos to celebrate safely and responsibly by following its "Ligtas na Christmas" guidelines. (Keith Bacongco / Manila Bulletin File Photo) In a media forum held via Zoom, DOH...
The Philippine government has successfully locked in almost all of its existing loans with the World Bank, leading to savings of millions of dollars in taxpayer money, the Department of Finance (DOF) has announced. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the Bureau of the Treasury has...
The Marcos administration has secured the initial funding required to construct the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB), which, upon completion, will rank as one of the longest marine bridges globally. After the signing of a $2.11 billion loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Finance...
BUTUAN CITY – The government has released 88,124 family food packs (FFPs) to earthquake-affected families in Surigao del Sur. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga based here said they are still attending to the needs of families who are still in evacuation centers as...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced that President Marcos has extended the temporary reduction of tariffs on key agricultural products to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on consumer prices. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said Malacañang has given...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has underscored the importance of private sector involvement in expediting the modernization of the local farm sector to enhance food production and ensure food security. For reason, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the government wants...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has began the construction of the irrigation project in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan to enhance agricultural and aquaculture livelihood opportunities for investors. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the P2.43-billion...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established a partnership with key stakeholders to provide scholarship grants that will support social services professionals' continued education and training. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged students to pursue a social work course, citing the vital role of social workers in defending the welfare and well-being of Filipinos. Gatchalian on Dec. 12 held a discussion with social work students from various...
Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, addressed the Global Education Meeting (GEM) Report 2023 by proposing to adopt technology changes to ensure that all learners have equal opportunities to benefit from technology. DepEd / MB Visual...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said there are no plans for additional reductions in import duties on various agricultural commodities. In a briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the only option available to the Marcos administration at present is to extend the...
