The Department of Finance (DOF) said the full implementation of an international merchandise passport would help Filipino businesses showcase their products globally and make it easier for them to do business in foreign markets. As part of the DOF's efforts to improve the ease of doing business in...
Dividends from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) increased more than half in the first seven months of the year, the Department of Finance said in a report. In its Facebook post, the DOF shared that it collected a total of P95.54 billion from January to July, 52 percent higher...
The gigawatt-scale of offshore wind projects being advanced into commercial development by London-headquartered Corio Generation had secured ‘green lane’ certification from the Board of Investments (BOI) as underpinned by Executive Order 18 issued by President Marcos. The certification will...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) unveiled its plans for displaced Filipino workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to a joint House of Representatives panel...
As Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon continued to shower rains and submerge different parts of the country in floodwater, President Marcos has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to deploy doctors and provide medical assistance in the evacuation centers to ensure the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that almost half of the government's calamity funds are still available to assist people affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. According to Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, approximately P11.12 billion remains in the calamity...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on essential commodities in Metro Manila after the state of calamity was declared due to Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said on Wednesday, July 24, that the immediate...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A top official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) confirmed to a House of Representatives joint panel that foreign nationals engaged in Philippine Offshore...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board approved $1 billion worth of climate adaptation and mitigation projects, including a project that will empower entrepreneurs to promote climate-resilient development. During its 39th Board Meeting in Incheon, Korea, from July 13 to 18, the GCF approved 17 funding...
The national government plans to borrow $500 million to support the relief and recovery efforts for areas impacted by Typhoon Carina, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced that DOF is preparing to utilize the standby credit line provided to the Philippines...
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (Screengrab from PTV) To further enhance healthcare accessibility across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 23 announced its plans to procure additional mobile clinics following the successful distribution of initial units....
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the government’s non-tax revenues are projected to increase by twofold this year due to remittances from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). Speaking at the post-SONA discussion, Recto remained firm that the government is on track to hit...
