At least two port facilities that will support the development of offshore wind projects in the country are being proposed for inclusion in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or the country’s national budget for next year. According to Energy Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, priority...
Vice President and outgoing Education Secretary Sara Duterte at the “Brigada Eskwela 2024” kick-off event in Cebu City on July 17, 2024. (Photo from DepEd/Facebook) Vice President and outgoing Education Secretary Sara Duterte led the ceremonial kick-off of “Brigada Eskwela 2024” in Cebu...
The Philippine government has launched the Cruise Visa Waiver (CVW) program in a bid to enhance foreign tourist arrivals and encourage more international cruise ships to visit the country. Jointly undertaken by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), and the Department of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised the public that the release of passports will be delayed. This is due to the maintenance work that is being conducted by its service provider, APO Production Unit, Inc. (APO), it said. “The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public...
Two senators on Wednesday, July 17 expressed concerns on the transfer and utilization of the reserve funds from Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the unprogrammed fund of the national government supposedly to help fund other state services. “Although we understand...
Although she asked them to stay until the incoming Department of Education (DepEd) secretary says otherwise, Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, revealed that at least one of the five who resigned from the agency will be transferring to the Office of the Vice President (OVP). Vice...
The full completion of the 230-kilovolt Cebu-Bohol interconnection project will decongest power supply flow in the tourist-haven Bohol; and will also have positive spillover effect to improving power supply in the Luzon grid by taking the edge off on the existing Leyte-Bohol submarine cable....
Listed firm Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) is stepping up in a big way on adding renewable energy (RE) capacity to the country’s power supply, with 1.3 gigawatts (1,300 megawatts) ramp up on its solar operating facilities by yearend until early part of 2025. In a briefing with the...
Despite the absence of a unified stance from the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office, a group of teachers commended several field offices after their respective heads issued instructions to suspend the implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for School...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) By ELLSON QUISMORIO The Philippine National Police (PNP) must strengthen its training and continuing education programs for police officers to ensure that they can keep up with the stringent...
Following the resignation of several key officials ahead of his takeover, a group of education workers on Tuesday, July 16, urged Senator and incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to take careful consideration of the individuals he will work with. Senator and incoming...
By XANDER DAVE CEBALLOS A college diploma is not just a piece of paper - it could potentially add up to seven years to your life expectancy. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has said that higher education enhances longevity and overall well-being in addition to its financial rewards. During a...
