An administrative order implementing the Local Government Reform Project (LGRP) has been signed by President Duterte. President Duterte with Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III (File photo: Malacañang) In Administrative Order No. 40, the President created an Interagency Governing Board (IGB)...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Tuesday, April 27, expressed belief that the government can maintain the tariff rates and adjust the minimum access volume (MAV) in the importation of pork to more reasonable levels. (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Keith Bacongco) At the Senate Committee of the...
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has vowed of government policies that strengthen prioritization of local procurement over imports to boost domestic demand and rebuild jobs amid high unemployment in the country following several company closures due to the...
As the pandemic forces many businesses to shift online, many consumers also resort to buying their essentials digitally. The web serves as an open area that many enterprises can use and benefit from. Online freedom also allows the public to easily express their opinions, reviews, and support...
SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ Department of Trade and Industry (Photo by Mr. Mark Ches Ang) While there’s a growing awareness of the global competitiveness of Filipino products, there are still some Pinoys that are biased towards imported products because they think locally-made goods are not “high...
The Philippines is a country of diverse talents. One of the many indicators of this is how Filipino MSMEs parade creativity and craftsmanship with their proudly local products. From everyday staples and necessities to products that one would consider a luxury, name it and it’s highly likely that...
500 years into having a ‘written’ history, there are still gaps to fill in our society’s collective memory The year 2021 is a peculiar one, and it’s not solely because of the still ongoing pandemic. As far as Philippine history is concerned, it is a milestone. The country is celebrating 500...
A purchase may seem trivial, but the collective effort to patronize local products spurs patriotism and love of country. Fortunately, some Filipino MSME owners are seeing an optimistic trend, with more local consumers looking to buy their products. Majority of local MSMEs in the country are also...
Local government units (LGU) along Samar Bay have released a manifesto against House Bill 7853, which will give commercial fishing vessels more access to municipal coastal waters. Photo by Edmundas Stundzius on Unsplash In the manifesto, the Alliance of Local Government Units Along Samar...
#MINDANAO John Tria The celebration of Davao’s birthday in the first week of March signals for many areas in Mindanao the beginning of the summer fruit season. Many of our famous fruit trees are getting ready for the harvests. Of course certain fruits like pomelos, and bananas are produced...
For your fashion fixes, make sure to visit this e-store. Alexis Marriane Macariola's bowler blouse and linen pants and Dinnes Obusan's Takay terno top With boutique closures, no live runway shows, and no collection launches in the early months of community quarantine, it has been tough for Filipino...
Cultivating Pinoy artistry through this full digital event FILIPINO TASTE Items from the FAME+ exhibitors The pandemic is slowing global commerce to a crawl. Just a couple of weeks in after the deadly virus was first discovered, and the world had already plummeted into a recession as severe as that...
