Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has underscored the importance of shunning the use of firecrackers in the upcoming New Year revelry. In a Senate hearing on Monday, Dec. 18, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, focused on the perennial issue of firecracker safety...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, Dec. 21 issued a warning to the public about Christmas-related online scams. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) "It's natural for us Filipinos to be generous during this Christmas...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday, Dec. 21 announced that its free Wi-Fi initiative has reached 12,000 access points across 12 regions. Photo credit to DICT/ Manila Bulletin In an interview with PTV, DICT Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Renato...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory specifying the wage computations for regular holidays and special non-working holidays for 2024. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the move is to remind all private sector employers to ensure the proper payment of...
The anticipated scorching grip of El Niño may still alter power supply-demand projections, especially when temperature would exceptionally rise during the summer months, according to the Department of Energy. “Power supply projections may still change, even if we have adequate projection, due to...
Under the leadership of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted various programs that were launched in 2023 that ensured quality education for every Filipino child, even those in remote areas. DepEd / Manila Bulletin In a video statement...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized its long-time partners and local government units (LGU) for supporting the successful run of Kadiwa Program this year. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 20, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that over 1,887 Kadiwa selling activities...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the Energy Efficiency Excellence Award to the Iloilo provincial government. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received the award on Tuesday, December 20, in Pasay City. THE provincial government of Iloilo is a recipient of the Energy Efficiency...
The action taken by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on allowing banks to expand green financing facilities is expected to accelerate renewable energy (RE) installations in the country that will usher in comprehensive decarbonization of the Philippine economy moving forward. As cited by Energy...
The proposed new Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) will allow bidders to submit only the certificate of registration and membership, which will smoothen the procurement process and ensure its legality, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement, Budget Secretary...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have now more options to raise funds due to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) intensified initiatives to facilitate accessible funding for small businesses. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted its "Oplan Pag-Abot sa Pasko" program were it assisted 274 members of the Aeta community from Capas, Tarlac. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Monday, Dec. 18, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the activity is in line with...
