Aiming to avoid delays in the implementation of public works projects, the House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 6, passed on the third and final reading a bill expediting the acquisition of right of way (ROW) for various national government infrastructure projects that would bring development...
Local share prices fell ahead of the release of the January inflation report and amid concern over further US rate hikes. The main index dropped 90.77 points or 1.29 percent to close at 6,936.61 with the Services sector leasing the retreat across the board. Volume was a hefty 1.24 billion shares...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has committed to streamlining processes and requirements and harmonizing the overlapping mandates on importation and exportation in the processed food sector. Processed food / PIXABAY The ARTA said this after the Export Development Council's-Networking Committee...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian holds his first press conference with the media at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Photo courtesy of DSWD) Alleviating hunger, enhancing disaster response, and streamlining social...
The PSEi rose back to the 7,000 level in late bargain-hunting following a week of steep falls and a strong bounce. The main index added 41.19 points or 0.59 percent to close at 7,027.38 as the Property sector led the advance while the Mining and Services counters declined. Volume jumped to 1.9...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the implementation of seven infrastructure projects worth P154.72 billion, including a cancer center for the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced. In a...
The PSEi weakened after the US Federal Reserve announced an expected rate cut which prompted investors to sell rate-sensitive stocks. The main index dropped 49.57 points or 0.70 percent to close at 6,986.19, weighed down by Conglomerates and Property firms while more sectors advanced. Volume...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has met with a renewable energy developer to advance his intention to find other sources of energy in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos had a meeting with San Ignacio Energy Resources Development...
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian (FACEBOOK) The newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is hoping to revive the food stamp program to reduce hunger among poor Filipinos. In an ANC interview on Thursday, Feb. 2, DSWD...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Special Projects Eduardo M. Punay (2nd from left) and UP Law Center Dean Edgardo Carlo Vistan II (2nd from right), together with DSWD Operations Group Undersecretary Jerico Francis Javier (left) and Department of Foreign...
A special election is not yet certain in Valenzuela City after First District Representative Rex Gatchalian vacated his post on Tuesday, Jan. 31, to be the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia talks during a press conference...
A "revved up" disaster response and digitalization of transactions were among the marching orders of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to newly appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (Facebook) In a TeleRadyo...
