The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is committed to improving the country’s food production while lowering expenses, even in the face of the challenges and limitations. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA will prioritize ensuring food security next year,...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has estimated that over seven million Filipinos could have escaped poverty if inflation had remained within the government's target over the last two years. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the high inflation rate, which averaged...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the duration of the El Niño weather event may be shorter than initially estimated by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Friday, Dec. 22...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is looking into a proposal setting a debt ceiling that would determine whether the national government should increase or decrease its borrowing. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the DOF will consider the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) proposal to adopt...
Efficient implementation of catch-up plans has positioned the Marcos administration to exceed its infrastructure spending target for this year, data from the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) showed. The DBCC, an inter-agency body responsible for setting the government’s...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized its long-time partners and local government units (LGU) for supporting the successful run of Kadiwa Program this year. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 20, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that over 1,887 Kadiwa selling activities...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last Nov. 1, while discussing in this column the government’s support for micro small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through investments, I also shared that our lawmakers were close to passing the Tatak Pinoy or Proudly Filipino...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual reported that a total of P169.7 billion in actual investments have been generated from the 34 letters of intent and agreements signed with various Japanese companies during President Marcos visit to Japan in February this year. Pascual reported the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have now more options to raise funds due to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) intensified initiatives to facilitate accessible funding for small businesses. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E....
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte recently visited various schools across the Philippines to understand the needs of students and teachers and to highlight the importance of environmental sustainability. Photo from VP Sara Dutere “Included in my visit to various schools...
Hoping to pave the way for a resilient and strong basic education system, the Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, embarked on the MATATAG education journey this year. “Let me thank all of you for your hard work and...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency is ready to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to support its learning programs aimed at reducing illiteracy in the Philippines, following the completion of the pilot implementation of the...
