The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said it has allocated P882.2 billion to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for next year to expedite the government’s socio-economic development initiatives. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DPWH's proposed budget will...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government's one-time fuel assistance, aimed at helping public transport drivers and operators cope with skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices, is expected to be released this week. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the Department...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the national government will continue to support displaced, underemployed, and seasonal Filipino workers next year. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has proposed P12.919 billion in funding for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating...
State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) is preparing the terms for the auction next year of the propounded 25-year concession deal for the rehabilitation of the 932-megawatt Agus-Pulangui hydropower assets in Mindanao. According to PSALM President Dennis Edward A....
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the Advisory Body of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) will submit the names of nominees responsible for overseeing the country's sovereign wealth fund to Malacañang by mid-October. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman told Manila Bulletin on...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved a total of 5,000 non-teaching positions in public schools nationwide. These job posts were created to aid in lessening the administrative works of public school teachers, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Wednesday, Aug. 30....
Super typhoon “Goring” unleashed powerful rains and strong winds as it headed toward outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), sending hundreds of individuals to evacuation centers due to the threat of flooding and landslides. Super typhoon Goring (Courtesy of PAGASA) The National...
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT AIM president and dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang (seated, fifth from right) with the double-degree program’s pioneering undergraduate students and staff at the convocation ceremony Filipinos have a flair for business. Becoming the boss of your own operation, having a stable income...
State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) will be chasing P25.1 billion worth of receivables from distribution utilities (DUs) or electric cooperatives (ECs) with delinquent payments in their power supply over the years. According to PSALM President and CEO Dennis...
State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) has fetched additional P16.76 billion worth of proceeds from the divestment of the power assets previously owned by its precursor-firm National Power Corporation. In a presentation to Congress, PSALM President and CEO...
Corn (Livier Garcia/Pexels) Corn is a major crop in the Philippines, providing many people with food, feed, and income. However, the presence of aflatoxin poses a significant threat to both human health and the agricultural industry. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain...
By embracing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 and the circular economy, Senator Cynthia Villar said "we are ready to pave the way for a more sustainable future.” Sen. Cynthia Villar (MB File Photo) "The EPR law is not a burden but a call to partnership and...
