An amendment seeking to address the private sector’s concerns and create a more enabling policy environment for infrastructure projects is in the works, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. During the 12th Arangkada Philippines Forum yesterday, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M....
Academic institutions and government agencies should collaborate in creating technologies that acquire data on crops to help establish inflation policies, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. “The various technologies we discussed have significant potential to enhance our...
Elated with the victories made by Filipino athletes in the 19th Asian Games, President Marcos vowed to fully develop Team Philippines through the National Academy of Sports (NAS). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos made the promise as he hosted a hero's welcome on...
Three persons were arrested in Iloilo City for "operating an aesthetic clinic without government license." The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said those arrested last Oct. 19 were Ivonne D. Pal, Roselyn T. Panes, and Michelle L. Tamdang inside the Angel’s Pretty Aesthetic Beauty Lounge....
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) maintained its stance against a policy rate hike, emphasizing that inflation is primarily driven by supply-side factors. This is after Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said that an off-cycle hike may be implemented as...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Wednesday, Oct. 25, it has filed criminal complaints against the officials and employees of four companies allegedlly involved in the operation of the illegal online lottery game called "Pakilotto." In a statement, the NBI said the complaints were...
President Marcos' economic team will reevaluate its growth targets after the "Undas" holiday break due to underspending in some government agencies and risks associated with the Hamas-Israel conflict. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said a special...
(Manila Bulletin) The Council for the Welfare for Children (CWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is calling for a “one-society” approach to safeguard children’s safety, health, and nutrition as it celebrates the 31st National Children’s Month...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has forged a data-sharing agreement with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to further improve response and strategic plan of action to ensure a peaceful and credible barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said...
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles and Director Retired Judge Felix Reyes on Monday, Oct. 23, personally filed charges against four firms involved in "unauthorized" online lottery operations in the country. Photo credit to PCSO "Hindi tayo nagbibiro (We are not...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Monday, Oct. 23, that out of 1,947 examinees, 1,076 successfully passed the October 2023 foresters licensure examination. PRC Maricel Payusan Carreon, an examinee from Cebu Technological University-Argao, achieved the top spot in the board...
The national government has approved to increase the ceiling for socialized subdivision and condominium projects amid the prevailing economic conditions, which it said, triggered the need for price adjustment. The price adjustment was sealed with the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2023-003...
