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...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Friday, August 2, that he feels "betrayed" given the latest developments of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into killings during the drug war of the past administration. Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa (MB file photo) "I feel betrayed....
Have you ever thought about the cost efficiency of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in generating revenue for the government? It only takes 52 centavos to generate P100. During a recent event celebrating the BIR's anniversary, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto highlighted the importance of the...
The Board of Investments (BOI) said that approved investments have surpassed the trillion-peso mark in the first seven months of the year, propelled by investments in renewable energy and agribusiness sectors. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that its attached agency...
