TecPlata, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) container terminal in La Plata adjacent to the port of Buenos Aires, has completed dredging its marine channels to 10 meters to gain an advantage over competitors. “The development gives TecPlata an advantage over the terminals...
Hopes are raised for prospective discovery of new oil and gas resources in the country as well as for trailblazing native hydrogen ventures, with the eight qualified offers cornered by the Department of Energy (DOE) during an auction round concluded this week. In a statement to the media, the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has revealed plans to broaden the scope of the national indemnity insurance program (NIIP) to cover more than just school buildings. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that the DBM wants to add other important...
(Unsplash) Flexible work arrangements, which became popular during the Covid-19 pandemic, continue to be “relevant” for government agencies as energy and fuel conservation efforts are on the upswing, among other factors. Civil Service Commission (CSC)...
One of President Marcos’ economic managers has said that an “A” credit rating from Moody’s Ratings is now within reach, as the government intensifies its efforts to achieve this coveted status. Although Moody’s has still kept the Philippines’ credit rating at “Baa2”—an...
FOR MONDAY ISSUE The national government's infrastructure spending is on track to meet its full-year target, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. Based on the DBM's national government disbursement performance report, the budget allocated for infrastructure projects in the second...
Thousands of government officials and employees nationwide are urged to join a benefit fun run organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Sept. 1. The event dubbed “VibeRun: Takbo para sa mga Servant-Heroes” aims to foster physical and mental well-being among the 1.9 million civil...
With the scheduled submission of applications by Aug. 27, the Department of Energy (DOE) has raised hopes that it can corner acceptable tenders for offered hydrogen investments as well as upstream petroleum ventures, especially in the pioneering auction round for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in...
Senior Netflix officials support the bill on 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) for foreign digital service providers, citing it would level the playing field between local and international digital service providers, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). According to a Facebook post on...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct a nationwide job fair from Sept. 2 to 6 for the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration. The 2024 Government Job Fair is an on-site event aimed at providing individuals interested in pursuing a career in the public sector with an...
Deputy Minority Leader Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera A ranking congresswoman has told the Commission on Audit (COA) to keep a closer eye on its oversight of earmarked revenues, particularly Spectrum User Fees...
