The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Friday, July 15 that it will study any proposed legislation on rightsizing the bureaucracy. CSC / MB file photo CSC made the statement amid the move on rightsizing of government agencies and personnel. For its part, CSC said it will support any...
The Department of Health (DOH) said the number of new Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila is still on an upward trend with an average of over 700 infections daily. Based on its latest Covid-19 situation report, the DOH said most areas in the country are showing a "sharp increase in cases" with Metro...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public of scammers who are using the name of the agency's officer-in-charge, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, to solicit money. In an advisory, the DOH said it received reports about a fake document requesting for an "assistance and soliciting...
Senator Loren Legarda is seeking the creation of a Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET) whose primary task is for the promotion and development of technical education, training, and certification. Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 6 which seeks to strengthen the role of the Technical...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, July 14 filed a cyberlibel complaint against former Department of Energy (DOE) secretary Alfonso Cusi at the Valenzuela City Prosecutor’s Office. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian files cyberlibel charges against former Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi at the Valenzuela...
The Philippines continued to be faring well despite higher debt ratio, as the Department of Finance (DOF) explained that the nation’s economic fundamentals should be considered in determining credit risk. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Thursday, July 14, that the government’s...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has clarified that the government’s rightsizing plan would not automatically mean reduction in the number of personnel in government agencies. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Thursday, July 14, that compared to downsizing which...
The country's resident geologist and "fault finder" believes that the power to save lives and livelihoods lies in science and technology and must be utilized. Dr. Renato Solidum (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Officer-in-Charge Renato U. Solidum Jr. made the...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager said the Philippine economy would continue its robust expansion pace this year despite a rising interest rate environment. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said on Thursday, July 14, that the economy, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP),...
The country's industry competitiveness when it comes to exporting mango will no longer be limited to Philippine ‘Carabao’ mango, internationally known as ‘Manila Super,’ as promising mango varieties and selections have recently been introduced. Mango selections and varieties featured in the...
DOH UNDERSECRETARY and Spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire. (MB photo) (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Thursday, July 14, that Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire has been designated by Malacañang as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the agency. In a statement,...
The school opening date for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 set on Aug. 22 will push through, Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte confirmed on Thursday, July 14. (DepEd file photo) In an interview, Duterte reiterated that the incoming school year would start next...
