The proliferation of fraudulently-issued government documents could negatively impact Philippine-issued passports in the international community, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano warned on Monday, August 5. Cayetano pointed this out as he questioned the reliability of the country’s...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga said on Monday, August 5, that the Philippines can reach out to more experts on climate change to address challenges such as flooding now that it's a host to the United Nations’ Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the national government's interest payments are expected to surge by double digits next year due to refinancing of loans obtained during the pandemic. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said on Monday, Aug. 5, that the government expects an 11 percent...
Motorists will have another week of just slightly happy drive to the pumps this week as the price of diesel products will be on rollback by marginal P0.20 per liter; while gasoline prices will be reduced by a token P0.10 per liter. Additionally, kerosene products will be slashed by relatively...
EMBARGO FOR MONDAY The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is being engaged by the Philippine government to undertake updated inventory of the prospective sites for new hydropower developments in the country, according to the Department of Energy. In a statement to the media, the DOE...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is projecting an uptick in revenues from "sin" products next year, driven by increased collections from alcoholic beverages. Data from the DOF showed that excise tax collections from tobacco and alcohol are estimated to reach P278.97 billion in 2025, an eight percent...
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Facebook) Newly-installed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara is expected to have no trouble at all during his confirmation hearing before the Commission on Appointments (CA) this...
The Marcos administration has bared plans to establish a forensic institute to pave the way for a science-based investigation in criminal prosecution. Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Raul Vasquez disclosed this during a news forum in Quezon City on Saturday, August 3. At least...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has welcomed the commitment of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct forensic autopsies on deceased persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to ensure that their rights will be upheld and protected. The DOJ had signed a declaration of cooperation with...
A delivery timeframe of at least 3-5 years is being sought on the plan of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capacity tender of integrated renewable energy and energy storage system (IRESS) in the forthcoming green energy auction (GEA) round. In an interview with reporters, ACEN Corporation...
Prior to trading resumption in the reserve market, the Department of Energy (DOE) has instructed the operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to issue guidelines on the synchronization of dispatch intervals for both traded energy capacities and ancillary services for an efficient...
(File photo: DOLE) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Friday, August 2, that it has remained committed to enhancing initiatives that promote employment opportunities and safeguard the rights of Filipino workers under the Marcos administration. From July 2022 to May 2024, DOLE...
