Extreme weather events battered developing countries this year despite their small contribution to climate change. The Philippines faced six successive storms in just a month which were intensified by climate crisis, the World Weather Attribution said. Top climate polluters still haven’t...
President Marcos and his Cabinet are "thoroughly reviewing" the items of the 2025 national budget to ensure that they conform to the Constitution, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the review of the proposed 2025 national budget at the Bahay Pangulo on Dec. 23,...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up efforts to enforce safety and quality standards for vape products in the local market, targeting the accreditation and tax compliance of nine to ten vape companies by the end of the year. “A lot have been accredited already. Hopefully by...
FOR THURSDAY ISSUE The Philippines' banana exports to South Korea will enjoy zero tariffs over the next five years, following the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) taking effect in January next year. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque said at a press...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I believe that the true essence of the holiday season is the shared love, joy, and hope it brings. It is in the spirit of generosity, acknowledgment, kindness, and gratitude, that we show our appreciation by giving gifts to the people...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara called on education stakeholders to collaborate in advancing transformative reforms aimed at empowering Filipino learners. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dec. 24, DepEd said Angara made the call during DepEd...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager stated that he expects an additional P300 billion to be injected into the government’s treasury over the next five years following the planned revision of existing passive income tax law. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto, during...
PEACE BY PEACE Undoubtedly, 2024 has turned out to be another banner year for the comprehensive Philippine peace process. The determination of the Marcos administration to sustain and build on the gains of peace across the country has been focused, relentless and multi-pronged — leaving no stone...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Dec. 20, its plan to launch a new wave of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at designing, financing, and constructing 15,000 classrooms in approximately 1,600 schools across nine regions starting next year. (DepEd / MB Visual...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 20, clarified that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is a health insurance provider and not a pension program. DOH Secretary and PhilHealth Chairman of the Board Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN / file...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Dec. 19, announced its formal partnership with the Land Registration Authority (LRA) to address long-standing issues with untitled properties that often hinder infrastructure projects. (Photo from DepEd) DepEd said this partnership is in line with its...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has signed agreements with major private corporations for three key infrastructure projects aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and transportation across the Philippines. According to the Department of Finance (DOF), the Public-Private Partnership (PPP)...
