Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, Sept. 2, revealed the strong possibility that contractors’ licenses are being rented out by dummy companies and even by officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In an ANC interview, Tulfo, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Vice Chairperson, said...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, Sept. 2, accused political rivals of hatching a “Plan C” to undermine Vice President Sara Duterte and her allies by influencing the Office of the Ombudsman, following failed attempts to oust Duterte through a people’s initiative and impeachment. In a press...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed a 24.4 percent increase to its budget next year, seeking ₱3.839 billion from Congress. During the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the DOE stated that the proposed budget, increased from this year’s...
The attempt to shorten the college curriculum through the proposed Senate Bill, known as the 3CE Act, is a perfect example of the dictum, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In fact, there are strong arguments, as seen in the first two articles of this series, to deepen the liberal arts...
Nearly two years after China withdrew its funding for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) due to territorial disputes, India has stepped forward to negotiate a deal with the Philippine government for the project’s implementation. “For the Mindanao Railway Project, discussions are ongoing for...
While final details of the general tax amnesty eyed for enactment this year are still being ironed out, the Department of Finance (DOF) disclosed that the measure will likely cover taxable years 2007 to 2024, resuming from the last time a similar law was implemented, which raked in billions of...
Prominent business groups welcomed the appointment of Secretary Vince Dizon as the new head of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), saying that he could breathe new life into an agency embroiled in allegations of anomalies in flood control projects. In separate statements, the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will undertake a major overhaul of the agency responsible for accrediting contractors, following allegations of corruption linked to anomalous flood control projects. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her department will “clean up” the Philippine...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is exploring the launch of a loan program to mitigate the impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on domestic exporters. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her agency is gearing up to study a loan program for exporters, ranging from...
LONDON, England – Building a nuclear plant isn’t just about typical infrastructure development; it requires a multi-generational commitment. It can take 10-15 years, or even longer, before a project can advance to commercial operations. Beyond the grueling work of securing public acceptance and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking to increase its proposed budget for next year by as much as ₱2 billion to enhance the country’s investment promotion programs and attract more foreign investments amid ongoing trade tensions. Under the National Expenditure Program (NEP),...
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States (US) to exempt exports of coconut products from the 19-percent reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said the government is working to...
