President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed optimism that the government would be able to answer the questions that Filipinos ask themselves daily with the implementation of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, as the plan aims to ensure that every sector is part of the economic...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Jan. 30, that the P246.3 million access road project it built had provided a safer and more comfortable trip to the public by dramatically decreasing travel time in the route to a water falls in Almeria, Biliran. “What used to be...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 14, approving and adopting the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for the period 2023-2028, which sets the country's roadmap for economic recovery. Executive Order No. 14, approving and adopting the Philippine Development...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said on Monday, Jan. 30, that it is looking to train around 1.8 million Filipinos in various technical-vocational (tech-voc) courses this year. TESDA Director General Danilo P. Cruz. (Photo courtesy of TESDA) TESDA said that in a...
It is time to put more serious thought on why you, your neighbor and your friends should shift to electric or hybrid vehicles. Or why commuters should expect more government action to encourage motorists to drive green vehicles. First, a review on why: “Burning fossil fuels like gasoline and...
The women beneficiaries of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program in Almeria, Biliran underwent plumbing and masonry training courtesy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Technical Education and...
The Philippine Statistics Authority’s announcement that the country achieved a 7.6 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 affirms that, despite high inflation rates, the economy is on track in regaining its pre-Covid pandemic footing. This improves on the 5.7 percent growth in...
The local stock market was up slightly after the US also reported a stronger than expected economic growth rate. The main index added 9.46 points or 0.13 points to close the week at 7,052.16 with the Mining and Oil counter posting the highest rise. Volume was still low at 1.12 billion shares worth...
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) strengthened its partnership with the Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development, Inc. (LCCAD) to enhance the local government units' (LGUs') capacity in formulating and updating Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs). Climate Change Commission Vice...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Eduardo M. Punay (middle) facilitates the provision of financial assistance to a resident affected by the flooding caused by the low pressure area in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Also joining Punay...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan that aims to help the government expand economic opportunities in agriculture. In a statement on Friday, Jan. 27, the Manila-based multilateral institution said the bank approved a $500 million policy-based loan to the Philippines that seeks to...
The local stock market weakened despite the announcement of stronger-than-expected economic growth in the fourth quarter as investors sold on news. The main index lost 38.66 points or 0.55 percent to close at 7,042.70 with the Services counter leading all sectors down. Volume remained weak at 1.34...
