The Department of Budget and Management said that President Marcos showed support to the Filipino Muslims through the approval of an executive committee for the commemoration of Islamic presence in the country. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman expressed her gratitude towards...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the job quality for Filipinos is steadily improving, with the country's underemployment rate dropping below its pre-pandemic level. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the underemployment rate of 10.7 percent recorded in September was the...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has ramped up the anti-graft efforts of the Department of Finance through the strengthened operations of the Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS). “Prudent fiscal management must be underpinned by transparency and accountability. As custodians of public...
WATCH: VP and @DepEd_PH Secretary Sara Duterte welcomed the move to discuss the legality of transferring funds. She expressed optimism that the "wisdom" of the Supreme Court will "finally resolve" the issue. (Video courtesy of DepEd) @manilabulletin https://t.co/ZdBrokJoRz...
President Marcos' chief economic manager said the government's swift and resolute actions to combat inflation were responsible for the considerable decrease in consumer prices recorded in October. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno lauded the 4.9 percent headline inflation...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno is urging the National Power Corp. (NPC) to improve access to electricity in remote communities. During the NPC's 87th Anniversary, Diokno reminded the company of its mission to provide electricity to remote areas and islands in the Philippines and assured them...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to hold a national consultative meeting with local chief executives on Nov. 8 to strengthen the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian will...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno believes that borrowing costs in the country have hit a ceiling. On the sidelines of the Retail Dollar Bond 2 listing on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Board on Monday, Nov. 6, Diokno stated that there is no rationale to warrant a further increase in...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged all sectors to work together in order to enhance children’s health and nutrition as the country celebrates the 31st National Children’s Month (NCM) this November. Secretary Rex Gatchalian called for collaboration among stakeholders...
Malacañang has lifted the suspension of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over corruption allegations. Suspended LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III (Contributed photo) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the suspension was lifted after...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines have released the upgraded Travel Philippines app. This enhanced digital platform is the beginning of our tourism industry’s digitalization, hoping to provide a more convenient way travelers can experience the...
From handling his family's business, fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will now lead the country's Agriculture department currently hounded by rising prices, production, and supply issues. New Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Laurel, Kiko to his friends and...