The Commission on Audit (COA) has cleared former Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward Hagedorn of liability for allegedly violating 13 years ago the strict requirements of publication of projects up for public bidding in connection with two city government infrastructure contracts involving some P44...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña sought the full digitalization of the delivery of public services, and cited the need for the government to strengthen its partnership with startups to promote Digital Public Goods (DPGs). Department of Science and...
As expected, Malacañang did not make a fuss over Vice President Leni Robredo's big announcement Thursday, Oct. 7 that she would vie for the presidency in the May 2022 polls. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Vice President Leni Robredo (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN/ OVP) Presidential...
The chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts lauded on Thursday, Oct. 7 the decision of the Commission on Audit to suspend action on complaints against 2022 election candidates that may require the creation of fraud or special audit teams. 905CB334-6AE9-4BDC-A191-62BD3755A77A Probinsyano...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo The President’s order preventing his cabinet from attending Senate investigation was no surprise. Every time Pharmally executives and staff open their masked mouths, testimonies accumulate to corroborate possible graft, swindling and plunder. If...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar spent his last day with the agency doing what he does best – work. The 43-year old Villar, who announced Monday that he is resigning from his position effective Wednesday after five years with the department, led the inspection...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat urged tourism establishments anew to apply for the government's Safety Seal program to gain back the trust of tourists to travel again and help in the safe revival of the industry amid the pandemic. Safety Seal (FILE PHOTO) "The Safety...
In celebration of World Teacher's Day on Tuesday, October 5, public school teachers in Makati City received the Digital Teacher's Kit from the city government to help them cope with the online learning system being implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the city government, each kit...
Most of the country’s population is expected to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by the end of the year, thanks to the expected arrival of more vaccine doses as well as the start of general public inoculation this October, President Duterte said. President Rodrigo Duterte...
Major business groups in the country believe there is a need to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good. “We do believe that the state and the private sector should be able to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good,” said the 12 big...
A significant increase in the fund- ing allocation for infrastructure in Zamboanga Peninsula has led to an additional 1,817 kilometers of roads built in the region since 2016, the Depart- ment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. According to the department, Region IX received a 257 percent...
The Philippine Stock Exchange’s Board of Directors has approved the listing of the shares of AllDay Marts, Inc. at the bourse’s Main Board—paving the way for the retailer’s P6 billion initial public offering. AllDay Marts, the operator of AllDay Supermarkets, will be offering up to 6.86...