DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (Screengrab from PTV Bagong Pilipinas livestream) The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, January 10, unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives aimed at positioning the Philippines as a premier global tourism destination and achieving full recovery by...
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma (File photo) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reported a significant increase in the country’s employment rate, reaching 96.8 percent in November 2024, according to the latest Labor Force Survey. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Friday,...
Domestic and wild bird importation from New Zealand will be temporarily banned amid threats of an avian influenza outbreak, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the move is aimed at preventing the entry of high pathogenic avian influenza into the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) said that delays in the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant are due to setbacks in establishing the Price Determination Methodology (PDM). DOE Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said the PDM, which sets electricity rates for the...
The Philippines has expressed serious concern over the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) recent ballistic missile launch, citing its possible detrimental impact on the region's peace and stability, a statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) read. Associated Press/YouTube...
Nearly P800 billion worth of projects and programs covered by the changes and adjustments in the 2025 national budget will face delays in fund release until the president issues approval. Department of Budget and Management (DBm) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman cited Section 6 of the president’s...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) should prove the necessity of passing the bill seeking to rightsize government by presenting the data lawmakers have been asking to justify the measure. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that while he sees the “benefit and wisdom” of the proposed...
Following the termination of multiple renewable energy (RE) projects last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that this action would not discourage investors from pursuing renewable energy developments. In a briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 8, DOE Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers, and rebuilders of all public and private road transport vehicles are required to include a Fuel Economy Label (FEL) and Fuel Economy Sticker (FES). In a briefing, Energy Utilization Management Bureau...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has inked an agreement with the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation and other major Filipino media companies for transparency and accountability in government. On Jan. 7, DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman and Manila Bulletin Publisher and EVP...
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES Tourists enjoying the sandy beach of Sumilon Island near Oslob, Cebu (Photo from Freepik) Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced on Sunday, Jan. 5, that the Philippine tourism sector has firmly established its position as a vital economic...
Photo from Quiapo Church Facebook page In preparation for the annual Jesus Nazareno procession or “Traslacion” on Jan. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) has declared “code white alert” from Jan. 6 to 10. The alert ensures that all designated medical personnel, equipment, and...
