President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order (EO) adjusting the percentage of net earnings to be declared by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang Photo) Under the EO signed by the President on Dec. 9, the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the government received strong interest among European-based businesses to invest or explore joint ventures in the Philippines. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said these EU-based companies are engaged in renewable energy generation,...
Before the day ended on Wednesday, Dec. 14, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual issued his third department order (DO) for the day, as he sought to clarify the leadership position at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, but only muddled the issue some more. DO 22-116, Series of 2022,...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it already submitted on Thursday, Dec. 15, the necessary documents on the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines to the Commission on Audit (COA). In a statement, this move of the DOH is in accordance with the special audit to be conducted by COA for the Covid-19...
Department of Social Welfare and Development After two days of partnership activities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) got new partners to help implement the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). During the Partnership Festival held on Dec. 2, DSWD signed a memorandum...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo paid a courtesy visit to Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Miguel Delgado to tackle digital cooperation initiatives between the Philippines and Spain. Among the initiatives particularly discussed...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has requested President Marcos to certify the bill establishing the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as urgent, documents revealed. In a letter dated Dec. 13, 2022 signed by Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, the government’s chief economic manager wants to...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Vaccine makers Pfizer and AstraZeneca have agreed to “disclose” the Covid-19 vaccine purchase agreement with the Philippines under specific conditions, the...
Confusion reigned again over the leadership at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). Early on Wednesday, Dec. 14, designated PEZA OIC Deputy Director General Tereso O. Panga forwarded his message to PEZA personnel to beat reporters informing them of his replacement. “The Secretary (DTI...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) cited some gains in making family planning methods more accessible to Filipinos—ten years after the passage of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 or the RH law. More Filipinos have used family planning methods based on the 2022...
DOH A total of 791 new Covid-19 cases were detected on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Active cases nationwide were at 18,016, the latest DOH data showed. The National Capital Region logged the most number of cases in the last two weeks with 5,594. It was followed by...
Ten additional free WiFi sites were launched in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Among DICT’s initiatives, its Free WiFi for All (FW4A) program aims to provide Filipinos the access to "opportunities, education, and...
