The Department of Finance (DOF) said the national government remains in good cash position despite recent failed domestic borrowings owing to high interest rates. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said Tuesday, March 8, that cash flow is not yet a problem for the government owing to P457.8...
The government’s top economic managers are crafting measures to cushion the impact of Ukraine-Russia war on the domestic economy, particularly on the prices of basic goods and commodities. While Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III believes the impact of the geopolitical crisis in Eastern...
On International Women's Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary underscored the vital role female leaders play in the fight against climate change. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual forum on Tuesday, March 8, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña stressed the role...
On International Women's Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary stressed how climate change impacts men and women differently. (Unsplash) In a virtual briefing, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña said climate change impacts women more due to "gender-differentiated...
Senatorial candidate Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito on Tuesday urged the government to distribute the cash aid for tricycle and jeepney riders affected by the ongoing fuel crisis through the government’s National ID system. Ejercito said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) should prioritize...
On the eve of International Women’s Day, GABRIELA hailed the signing into law republic act (RA) 116481, which raises the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. RA 116481 also effectively amends the 1997 Anti-Rape Law and the Revised Penal Code provisions on child rape as a crime. In a statement,...
Around 500 residents and members of various women’s advocacy groups in Pasig City held a “unity walk” on Monday, March 7, and a bike ride on Sunday, March 6 as part of the city’s activities in celebration of National Women’s Month. The 2022 National Women’s Month is celebrated under the...
The Bureau of the Treasury failed anew to secure borrowings from the domestic market for a second consecutive week as banks continued to demand higher interest rates amid Russia’s escalating war in Ukraine. On Monday's auction, March 7, the national government rejected all bids for the...
A total of 200 Filipino women represented their respective sectors on Sunday, March 6, in crafting the women's electoral agenda during the 2022 National Women's Summit. (Screenshot from Facebook Live) Among the women's organization present were GABRIELA, Center for Women's Resources, Babae Bantayan...
A Chinese national and his Filipino bodyguard were arrested in Paranaque City for carannping, violation of RA 10591 (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition) and BP6 (Illegal Possession of Bladed Weapon, Pointed or Blunt Weapons) on Saturday (March 5). Southern Police District (SPD) Director...
JAYAPURA, Indonesia -- Separatists in Indonesia's Papua province took responsibility Friday for the killing of eight technicians as they repaired a telecommunications mast in a remote area. Gunmen in the mountainous district stormed the tower belonging to Telkomsel, a major state-backed telecoms...
After poll watchdog Kontra Daya pointed out that the country's party-list system continues to be hijacked by the rich and powerful, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday, March 4, that they follow guidelines in approving groups. Comelec/MB Commissioner Aimee Ferolino said that amid...
