Dividend remittances of government-owned and/or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 17.2 percent to ₱114.6 billion in 2025, driven by a sharp contraction in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) remittance after leading in two consecutive years. The latest data from the Bureau of the...
Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. said the Philippines is facing declining investor confidence as the persistent surge in energy costs stemming from the Middle East war weighs on the government’s ability to service its debts. Citing data on credit default swaps (CDS), DBS economists said the...
Local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines are spending far below what is needed to deliver basic primary health care (PHC) services, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). A PIDS discussion paper t itled “Are Philippine Local...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expanded its service channels for members and pensioners from March 30 to April 1, offering more digital and on-site options during the Holy Week period. In a statement on Saturday, March 28, GSIS said th is move aligns with...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is off to a strong start with its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) program, racking up over 1,200 applications worth nearly ₱400 million in less than 24 hours after its launch on Wednesday, March 25. “The rollout of GSEL is our...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) began accepting applications on Wednesday, March 25, for its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), a move intended to provide government employees with affordable financing for renewable energy as the country grapples with rising utility costs. The...
The government is ramping up its digital transformation efforts, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targeting 60 million users of the eGovPH Super App by 2028, following its milestone of 40 million downloads. The push coincides with the expansion of physical and...
A group of fishers on Saturday, March 14, criticized what it described as the government’s “slow-paced and insufficient” distribution of fuel subsidies as rising oil prices continue to burden small fishers. Progressive fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas...
A potential loophole involving girlfriends or boyfriends as well as extramarital relationships of public officials was raised on Tuesday, March 10, during Senate deliberations on a bill that would disqualify relatives of government officials from participating in government bidding. During the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 9, began implementing strict energy conservation measures and a flexible work arrangement for its personnel as part of government efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. In a statement, DepEd said the move follows the directive of...
President Marcos has announced that starting March 9, government agencies under the Executive Department will temporarily implement a four-day work week amid the expected oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East. In a video message on Friday, March 6, Marcos announced several...
The Navotas City government has opened registration for the Navotas Sports Camp 2026, which will be held from April 16 to 30. The program aims to encourage young Navoteños to stay active and develop their skills in various sports. Children and youth aged six to 17 may join training sessions in...
