Passengers arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airports (NAIA), who currently use Grab, metered taxis, P2P buses or regular taxis, should have more inter-modal land transfer options, according to Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista. The transport chief also underscored the...
More than 2,000 Filipinos have accepted the invitation of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to visit Malacañang as he opened the Palace grounds to the public for the Christmas season. Malacañang photo In a Facebook post, the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said more and more people...
The Public Financial Management Committee (PFMC) has made significant strides toward achieving the Marcos administration’s socioeconomic goals of bureaucratic efficiency and sound fiscal management. During the recent PFMC meeting, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman reiterated their continued...
The private sector should work closely to hasten the adoption of environmentally friendly solutions that will have a positive impact on both catastrophe prevention and climate change, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Loyzaga said on Thursday, Dec. 22. DENR...
Budget deficit narrowed in November this year despite the government’s double-digit growth in expenditures, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the national government incurred a P123.9 billion budget deficit last month, down...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government remains committed to invest in the digital economy, underscoring the valuable role of technology in finance. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the Marcos administration is making foundational investments in the digital...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said President Marcos has approved the release of a one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to qualified government workers ahead of the holiday celebrations. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Monday, Dec. 19, that the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for a swift enactment of the planned sovereign wealth fund to enhance the newly approved blueprint for the socioeconomic development of the country. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the proposed Maharlika...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the local government units (LGUs) on Monday, Dec. 19, to take some measures that will encourage their constituents to support the newly-enacted Republic Act (RA) No. 11934, or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act. The...
The government approved the country’s blueprint for socioeconomic development over the medium term, and extended the tariff reduction on key commodities until next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M....
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government received strong interest among European-based businesses to invest or explore joint ventures in the Philippines. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said these EU-based companies are engaged in renewable energy generation,...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plays an important role in regulating the country’s natural resources, which includes agroforestry. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo Loyzaga outlines the department’s thrust: Ethical stewardship....
