In a bid to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices, the Department of Finance (DOF) wants to impose a P100 tax on every kilogram of single-use plastic bags (SUPs). Finance Undersecretary Karlo Fermin S. Adriano unveiled the details of the DOF proposal in a statement released...
Government agencies have joined forces to protect the public against travel-related cybercrimes and other online scams as millions of people are expected to troop to various transportation hubs across the country for the long Lenten break. Citing past records, Department of Information and...
Stressing that China “has no right” to be in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and its vessels must “leave” immediately, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 25, summoned Chinese Embassy in Manila’s charge d’affaires to lodge a “strong protest” against the recent...
The Department of Energy (DOE) cautioned that the power supply available in the Luzon grid could drop below a specified safety threshold in the next two months due to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. In a statement, the DOE said that yellow alerts may occur in April and May in the Luzon Grid as...
Obra Design Masterclass mentees with DTI and PTTC-GMEA officials Filipinos are inherently talented, whether it's singing, dancing, painting, or even furniture making. This was showcased during the recent graduation ceremony and award presentation of the Obra Design Masterclass on March 9, 2024,...
As the country’s power supply is still at its wobbly state, the Department of Energy (DOE) guaranteed that it will conscientiously monitor the overall operations of the power grid so consumers can be alerted on any service interruptions and for relevant industry players to correspondingly sort...
The Philippines is not interfering with the affairs between China and Taiwan but it has interests in the developments in the Cross-Strait relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, March 23. The DFA’s remark came after China warned that it would be dangerous to implicate...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Health (DOH) secretary-turned-Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin says vaccination is among the precautions that must be observed following Quezon...
As Holy Week approaches, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, March 23, reminded motorists to prioritize safety amidst the anticipated surge in road travel. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) With the annual exodus of individuals and families heading to provinces, tourist...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian cited the lack of an effective targeting mechanism as the reason for the Senior High School Voucher Program's (SHS-VP) failure to decongest public senior high schools. He noted that by offering vouchers, students can choose from a wider range of schools, including...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code is poised to usher in a steady stream of strategic and high-quality investments that will bring benefits to all Filipinos. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the timely release of the PPP Code's implementing...
Women are incredible forces for innovation and leadership, yet they often face barriers to reaching their full potential. (Photo from Unsplash) To address these barriers, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), and the United Nations (UN) Women...
