The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government remains committed to invest in the digital economy, underscoring the valuable role of technology in finance. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the Marcos administration is making foundational investments in the digital...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said President Marcos has approved the release of a one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) to qualified government workers ahead of the holiday celebrations. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Monday, Dec. 19, that the...
Vice President and Department of Education (DepED) Secretary Sara Duterte has ordered the conduct of a Management Review (MR) to “redevelop the management” in the Central Office. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group Aligned with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS),...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual will continue his "wholehearted service" to the country as the latter is reappointed to his position. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH), together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), said they are open for any discussions regarding concerns on the anticipated rise in the premium contribution to PhilHealth next year. “The Department of Health is cognizant of the concerns...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) said that more than 592,000 health workers in the country have yet to receive their second booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. At...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring cholera cases in the country following reports of an increase in the number of cases of such illness globally. In a statement, the DOH reported a total of 5,860 cholera cases in the country from Jan. 1 to Nov. 26, which were 282 percent...
Through its “Sasakyan ng Karunungan” initiative, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Caraga conducted a digital literacy training for the Higaonon tribe in Las Nieves, Agusan Del Norte. The act, according to the department, was launched through the joint...
Comelec/MB The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is planning to include more sites for its Register Anywhere Project (RAP), particularly in colleges and universities. Comelec Spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco said that they are currently coordinating with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act has been released. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through the National Telecommunications Commission...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the government of China to further improve the Philippines' healthcare waste management. On Friday, Dec. 16, the UNDP turned over to the DOH the project called "Learning Experience...
Various challenges and successes of startups and the role of Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) in nurturing and supporting them were highlighted on the third day of the Philippine Startup Week 2022, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Friday, Dec. 16. (DOST-PCIEERD) This was...
