The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has made significant advancements under the leadership of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, as it intensifies efforts to combat illicit trade and enhance trade facilitation and border control. Diokno emphasized the critical importance of curbing illicit trade, citing...
The Department of Finance (DOF) vowed to help the private sector create an inclusive and sustainable business environment in the Philippines. During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno recognized the vital...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has partnered with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. as the official connectivity partner for the upcoming 2023 National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (NSTW) in Iloilo City. Screengrab from DOST In a statement on Nov. 18, DOST said the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed the creation of a line item that would fund mental health programs under the Department of Education (DepEd) with a corresponding budget of P160 million for 2024. (Photo from the Office of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian) Gatchalian points out that despite...
Senator Francis Tolentino underscored how the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have been vital in various areas that seek to improve the country's development. Sen. Francis T,olentino stresses on Friday, November 17, 2023,...
Senator Grace Poe said that kids in public daycare and development centers should have better access to the government's free meals to ensure that their nutritional needs are met. Sen. Grace Poe seeks an update on the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) feeding program, the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
President Marcos and his cabinet secretaries came in full force in promoting the Philippines as an attractive investment destination to the United States business community during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) in San Francisco. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, who leads the Marcos,...
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to immediately deploy personnel to inspect infrastructure affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Mindanao on Friday afternoon. The undersea tectonic quake occurred at a depth of 72 kilometers (km)...
There will be extended financial relief for consumers at the pumps next week, as oil prices are anticipated to have moderate rollback, based on the computation of the oil companies. According to the industry players, the price of gasoline products will be trimmed by P0.60 to P1.00 per liter; while...
To address the issues and concerns on the procurement of school furniture, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Nov. 17, the conduct of a suppliers’ forum. (DepEd file photo) In an advisory, DepEd announced that it will hold a School Furniture Suppliers Forum on Nov. 22,...
Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go stressed the need for continued increase, improvement, and expansion of mental health programs. “We should continue to improve our mental health programs and ensure that all forms of psychosocial assistance will be made available to Filipinos who are suffering from all...
