Tax incentives extended to schools are helping ease pressure for tuition increases as institutions grapple with rising operational costs, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Wednesday, April 8. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said this as he highlighted the significant role of existing tax...
President Marcos conveyed his condolences to the family of a Filipina killed in a missile attack on a residential area in Haifa, Israel. "Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilya ng ating kababayang nasawi sa naganap na missile attack sa Haifa, Israel. Kasama nating nagluluksa ang kanyang pamilya sa gitna ng...
Senator Imee Marcos has filed a measure mandating the unbundling and disclosure of petroleum prices to encourage fair and efficient pricing amid the continuous oil price hike. Marcos, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, filed Senate Bill No. 2007 or...
President Marcos announced that automotive manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors has set its sights on bringing hybrid and electric vehicle production to the country. The President bared this after holding a meeting with Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and global CEO Takao Kato at the Malacañan Palace on...
President Marcos has called for stronger coordination between national and local governments as the country deals with the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during the oath-taking of officers of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) in Malacañan on Monday,...
President Marcos will meet with the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) on Tuesday, April 7, to discuss the recommendation on the possible suspension of excise taxes on petroleum products. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed this in a Palace...
President Marcos is well, Malacañang said, dispelling claims that he is ill. "Definitely," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a Palace press briefing on Monday, April 6, when asked if the President was well. "Maayos po siya. Mamaya po maaari n 'yo...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Monday, April 6, announced that it has shifted to a four-day on-site workweek with a one-day work-from-home (WFH) arrangement, in line with the government’s push to reduce energy consumption amid global uncertainties. “The Office of the Vice President...
The Philippines is facing an inflationary shock that could spill over to slower economic growth, potential job losses, and more capital market outflows amid a prolonged Middle East conflict, according to the World Bank. The global oil price and supply shock wrought by the war in Iran would “raise...
President Marcos declared April 10 to 16 of every year as Economy, Planning, and Development Week. Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 1205, which also proclaimed the 10th of April of every year as the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Day. Proclamation No....
President Marcos has reminded Filipinos that hope and faith will always prevail over hardship, as he joined the nation in celebrating Easter Sunday. In a Facebook post on April 5, the President emphasized that Easter highlights the enduring power of hope, even in the most difficult times. “Today,...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to embrace hope, unity, and compassion as the nation celebrates Easter Sunday, marking the culmination of Holy Week. “I join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating Easter Sunday, the triumphant culmination of Holy Week and the sacred proclamation of...
