DOST officially hands over the new sewing machine to the Damugu Weavers Association through its President, Irene Sinhayan (center) on Jan 12, 2024at San Rafael, Talakag, Bukidnon. The Department of Science and Technology turns over an industrial high-speed sewing machine to the Damugu Weavers Association, a group of IP women weavers in San Rafael, Talakag,…
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. intends to provide better quality jobs to Filipinos in the midst of sliding unemployment rate and slowing inflation, a socioeconomic planning official said on Tuesday. In a press briefing in Malacañang, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said that the Marcos administration’s whole-of-government approach…
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
MANILA – The implementation of the rule banning electric bicycles or e-bikes and electric tricycles or e-trikes on national highways would push through beginning Dec. 1, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, said in a press conference on Friday. “I know many would get mad, but my priority is your safety,” he said…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of the Inter-Agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook (IAC-IMO) tasked to directly address inflation and enhance initiatives to improve the economy and the quality of life of Filipinos.
The Department of Budget and Management has approved next year’s budgetary requirement of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the scaled up implementation of “Walang Gutom 2027,” a flagship program of the Marcos administration. “At ang ating projected budget po next year, for the second half po ng ating implementation kasi mag-i-start…
LAL-LO, CAGAYAN — The 1st Regional Citronella Convention held in Lal-lo, Cagayan concluded on a hopeful and inspiring note, bringing together local leaders, scientists, and community members united by one goal — to strengthen the citronella industry in the region. In her heartfelt message, Hon. Maria Olive B. Pascual, Lal-lo Vice Mayor and President of…
The three-week annual “Balikatan” military exercise between Filipino and American troops officially opened on Monday, with 16,000 soldiers representing the “essence of unity, collective responsibility and enduring partnership between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America and other partners.” Speaking at the opening rites in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Armed Forces of the…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) targets to finish the distribution of livelihood assistance to affected rice farmers by Thursday, September 14, in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to expedite the payout and in compliance with the election period spending ban. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday, DSWD…
The Philippines targets to further upgrade its performance in the electronics and electric global value chain, particularly in wafer technology and research and development. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Allan Gepty recently said the electronics industry, which specializes in manufacturing assembly, testing, packaging and distribution, already contributes a huge chunk to the country’s exports. Gepty said they aim…
