Dividends from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) increased more than half in the first seven months of the year, the Department of Finance said in a report. In its Facebook post, the DOF shared that it collected a total of P95.54 billion from January to July, 52 percent higher...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P18.5 billion for emergency loans to aid members and pensioners impacted by typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. In a statement Thursday, July 25, the state pension fund for government workers said that approximately 864,089 GSIS...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to swiftly assist those affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon as they continue to cause heavy rains and strong winds in Metro Manila and many other parts of the country. PCO/Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin In an X post on...
The Pasig City local government announced on Tuesday afternoon, July 23, the suspension of work at the City Hall due to heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Typhoon Carina. Photo from Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines It stated that work in City...
The Department of Budget and Management has allocated P106 billion to support President Marcos' directive to increase the salaries of government employees. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that DBM has set aside P36 billion for the current year and an additional P70 billion for the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is stepping up efforts on the accelerated compliance of government agencies and entities on the mandated 10 percent savings on energy usage that they must achieve, as prescribed under Administrative Order (AO) 15 that was issued by President Marcos early this year. To...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (Senate PRIB) Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero welcomed on Saturday, July 20 the enactment of two critical and timely measures aimed at enhancing government transparency and protecting...
President Marcos (center) signs into law New Government Procurement Act during simple rites held Saturday morning at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace. Witnessing the event were House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) and Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero. (Speaker’s office) ...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12009 or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) which seeks to promote greater transparency, competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in the government procurement process. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos signed the law, along with RA...
President Marcos had to skip the distribution of government assistance to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolk in Tablas, Romblon, while the inauguration and turnover of the Rice Processing System II in Piddig Ilocos Norte had to be postponed due to the bad weather on Thursday, July 18....
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has introduced a new housing program tailored for government employees featuring zero down payment. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, announced on Monday, July 15, that the launch of this new program, which enables borrowers to...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has announced its plan to mobilize billions of pesos of dormant funds held by state-owned corporations to bolster government efforts in health, social services, and infrastructure development. In a statement on Monday, July 15, the DOF said that tapping into these...
