The Department of Finance (DOF) expects Congress would support the proposed measure seeking to simplify the mining tax system, ensure the government's fair share of revenues, and establish good governance in the industry. In a statement on Wednesday, March 6, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, March 6 warned the public about fake posts claiming to give out "pang baon." (Courtesy of DepEd / Facebook) “DepEd reminds everyone to stay vigilant against misinformation,” the department said in a Facebook post. It specifically warned...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Agriculture said 329,462 rice farmers in Region 1 (Ilocos) will receive financial aid through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) Program. The DA-Regional Field Office 1 said beneficiaries are enrolled in the Registry System for Basic...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Senate to look into the series of agrarian reform reversals and land reconsolidation done by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) against several agrarian reform beneficiaries in several parts of the country. Hontiveros lamented that farmers...
Four Filipinos in Thailand were injured after reportedly engaging in a brawl with "Thai Ladyboys," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, March 6. Three of the four Filipino victims sustained scratches and bruises after getting in an "argument" with Thai locals, DFA Undersecretary...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – The Department of Agriculture said Region 2 or Cagayan Valley has sustained P180 million in damage to corn from the El Niño phenomenon. DA-Region 2 El Niño Action Officer Paul Vincent Balao said 8,737 hectares of rain-fed farms planted to corn were partially...
The Philippine government on Tuesday, March 5, asked a Chinese diplomat in Manila to explain China's blocking of path of a Philippine vessel traversing the country's territorial waters. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFDA) said it summoned the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese embassy...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Tuesday, March 5 assured the Department of Education (DepEd) that the basic education would be closed to foreign investment as it is important to preserve the country’s values and instill nationalism among the youth. Sen. Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara,...
Despite the uptick in February, the Department of Finance (DOF) said that the rise in consumer prices remained well within the government's target range. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the 3.4 percent inflation rate last month fell within the government's desired range of 2.0 percent to 4.0...
The Senate Committee on Energy is confident that the bill seeking to develop the country’s natural gas industry would not only help enhance the country’s energy security but also increase employment opportunities for Filipinos as well. An LNG cargo arriving at the plant site in...
The government is exploring the option of prohibiting disposable vapes in the country due to their unregulated sales, tax evasion, and significant health risks, especially among young Filipinos. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that they are keeping a close watch on retailers, including...
Citing the additional burden on teachers, a group of education workers on Monday, March 4, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to halt the implementation of its Catch-Up Fridays Program. (Manila Bulletin file photo) “Catch-Up Fridays should be halted, and consultations should precede...
