Happening in CCP this Nov. 5 In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the French Embassy come together in celebration of dance with the CCP Dance Series’ Premieres and...
State-run National Power Corp. (NPC) may tap its subsidy allotments from the national government to fund its operation requirements next year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said Friday, Oct. 21, that the subsidy portion in the corporate...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has increased its funding allotment for the land tenure security program (LTSP) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for next year. In a statement on Thursday, Oct. 20, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the government’s proposed LTSP...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) wants to bring back the “good name” of its procurement service unit, which has been repeatedly embroiled in fund controversies. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said her administration would work in fostering hard work, integrity, and service...
The skyrocketing consumer prices will not only drag down the country’s economic growth, but also keep many Filipino families trapped in poverty even if they earn more, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. While high inflation is not here stay, Socioeconomic Planning...
To show that Makati City is not just the country's business hub but also a center of culture and the arts, the city government held an on-the-spot painting contest aimed at showcasing the artistic talents of its citizens. Dubbed as "Makati Art Kombat," the painting contest was held at Plaza Cristo...
Exhibits and galleries to check out this Museums and Art Galleries Month Pieces showcased at Tarlac Art Fair ONGOING: Tarlac Art Fair WHERE: Diwa ng Tarlac, Tarlac City | Art Lounge Manila Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila “Diwa Ng Tarlac” reopens to the public in celebration of...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the World Bank are planning to initiate and implement reforms in the Philippines’ procurement law. In a statement Friday, Oct. 14, the DBM said that Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman met with officials from the World Bank in Washington D.C....
The Philippines’ first edition of the hit drag reality competition show definitely took us to the moon Like all things, everything must come to an end. After running for two months, the maiden season of “Drag Race Philippines” has crowned its first Filipino drag superstar. Out of the 12...
Discover meteorites found in the country at the National Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit Life is full of magical moments and among those is witnessing a shooting star. Many of us had the chance of seeing it and whispered wishes and dreams we hope to come true, and others have yet to...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) raised the allocated funding for the buffer stocking program of the National Food Authority (NFA) in a bid to ensure sufficient supply of the staple food in times of crisis. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Tuesday, Oct....
Senator Raffy Tulfo has given the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) five months to present tangible results against the problem that is illegal gambling. Sen. Raffy Tulfo (Photo from Facebook page) During the Senate Committee on Finance budget hearing of GAB, Tulfo didn’t pull his punches when it...
