Senator Cynthia A. Villar asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, Oct. 21, to allocate P7 billion to finance the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) under the proposed 2025 national budget. Sen. Cynthia A. Villar asks the Department of Agriculture (DA) to allocate P7-billion to...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the implementation of stricter guidelines, evaluations, and contract termination processes for renewable energy (RE) projects to ensure their timely completion and efficiency. In a statement, Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said tthe move is in...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is urging Congress to pursue a “comprehensive” investigation into the alleged anomalies within the Department of Education (DepEd) during Vice...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is calling for a thorough investigation into allegations that former Department of Education (DepEd) undersecretary Epimaco Densing III asked...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has met with officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss potential collaborations in energy programs and developments. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 18, the DOE said the meetings aim to accelerate the Philippines' transition to renewable energy...
Philippine Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala says the organization is unaware that the certifications issued by its officers to the Office of Vice President Sara Duterte will be used to justify the Department of Education's confidential fund use. (File photo / Dema-ala) The Philippine...
The Philippines said on Thursday, Oct. 17, that it condemns any actions that endanger the lives of United Nations peacekeepers. The country's statement came following a report from United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) that Israeli forces fired at their peacekeepers'...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is preparing a draft Executive Order (EO) to submit to Malacañang that aims to address outdated provisions in existing laws that hinder the development of mining operations in the country. On the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a system impact study (SIS) to 19 renewable energy (RE) projects that would evaluate a power grid’s capability to handle a new connection, such as power plants or large buildings. The DOE has given endorsements to the National Grid Corporation of the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Small Business Corporation (SB Corp), and Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) have formed a partnership to promote franchising as a viable business option. In a statement, the DTI said the partnership aims to create a thriving franchising ecosystem by...
A growing number of tourists are seeking more than just a fun holiday. Many are now looking for meaningful experiences that enhance well-being and improve quality of life. What they seek is nothing new and it is called health and wellness. History relates that since the Middle Ages,...
Despite delays due to budget cuts, the World Bank has lauded the implementation of its one-decade-old financing for a local community poverty-reduction program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Referring to its loans for the DSWD's National Community-Driven Development...
