The government is partnering with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the rightsizing and a public financial management (PFM) institute for local agencies, the Department of Budget and Management said. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that ADB has been aiding the government in passing...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to release all special allotment release orders (SAROs) for 2024 this week as well as the excess releases from last year in a bid to expedite state agencies’ utilization. During an interview, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that it...
Funds intended for the emergency employment of poor Filipinos cannot be used for the ongoing signature campaign for the Charter change, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said. The statement was issued in response to reports that access to government...
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is targeting to launch its own internet gaming platform by the second half of this year in order to keep up with the fast-growing revenue source. In an interview, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the plan is still on track and...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has clarified that the additional P12 billion budget allocated by Congress to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is not earmarked for the purpose of Charter Change. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that the allocated...
After presenting his debut collection for Gucci last September, Sabato De Sarno now showcases his menswear line that centers on his “Ancora” perspective. The Italian word for “again” can be defined as something personal, something you lost, or something you still have, as per the designer....
As Filipinos face rising food prices and reports of crop shortages and smuggling, the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) unveiled its efforts to ensure food and nutrition security for every Filipino. Photo from DOST Dr. Leslie Michelle...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation's (CREC) primary and secondary shares for as much as P12.94 billion. In its Jan. 16 meeting, the Commission En Banc resolved to render effective the...
Another fashion season has begun as the world turned its gaze to Milan for the latest fall-winter menswear. Among the many brands and designers joining in the stylish affair is luxury label Fendi with its newest menswear line that combines the contemporary vibe of city style with the simple charms...
The White Room Gallery has opened its doors for its first art exhibition for 2024. The new group art exhibition is titled, “ScreenScapes,” and was launched on Jan. 10, 2024, at SEAMEO INNOTECH in Diliman, Quezon City. ScreenScapes is the Gallery’s third exhibition, following...
Residents of Bulacan are poised to experience a groundbreaking shift in urological care with state-of-the-art, non-invasive stone treatment solutions brought to their doorsteps by Karl Storz. This innovative approach, featuring the latest in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) technology,...
OF TREES AND FOREST A small but very significant shift happened within the economic management team of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. Last week, former Senator and outgoing Batangas Representative Ralph Recto was sworn in as the new Secretary of Finance replacing Secretary Benjamin...
