Government workers are getting closer to receiving a salary increase as Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman already signed National Budget Circular No. 597, outlining the guidelines for the second tranche of the salary increase. “We hope that this...
Locals of Laguna could enjoy additional protection from floods as the Philippines has already secured financing totaling $905.26 million (about P50.67 billion) from a Korean bank. During the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G....
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday, January 21, called for a deployment ban to Kuwait following the recent deaths of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) here. Sen. Raffy Tulfo, chairperson of the Committee on Migrant Workers, deplores the continuous deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on the agency’s officials and staff to strive for “greater achievements” this year despite the challenges facing the country’s agriculture sector. “We achieved significant progress in 2024, but 2025 demands...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has recorded 80,000 Indian visitors in 2024, which it said, showed a 12 percent increase compared in 2023. In a statement following the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting on Jan. 20, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the Indian market is...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the release of P30.409 billion to cover the regular pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter of 2025. “For many MUP retirees and their families, pensions are a...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable tourism development after the Philippines took over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco received the symbolic gavel from Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts, and...
Young Filipinos are investing in cryptocurrencies at a level comparable to the government's national budget, and this trend is likely to grow further with potentially supportive Trump policies. “In the Philippines, many Filipinos have already invested in cryptocurrency, with investments amounting...
ILOILO CITY – Two institutions at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province bagged tourism awards handed out by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Malay Sailing Boat Owners Association and the Mandala Spa and Resort Villas Boracay were two of the three...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its agreement with Thailand for the strengthening of tourism partnership aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and enhancing economic ties. The agreement, signed on Jan. 19 by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Thailand’s Minister of Tourism...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a statement firmly denying allegations that the president signed blank pages in the 2025 national budget. Following the accusations directed towards President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the DBM asserted in a Jan. 20 statement that these are...
Senator Joel Villanueva strongly urged concerned government agencies to leave no stone unturned in the enforcement of laws to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) against maltreatment and abuse. Villanueva, principal author, and sponsor of the Department of Migrant Workers Act made the call on...
