PH needs to empower more women consumers, entrepreneurs to drive economic growth
The Philippines has made progress in promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, but much work remains to be done.
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PBBM assures journalists of continued gov’t support
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipino journalists of the government’s unwavering efforts to protect their welfare and uphold their freedom as he called on them to foster responsible journalism. “Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom. We stand with you, hand in…
Senate lauds SBMA Chief for new policies in the Freeport
Deputy Majority Floor Leader Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito (2nd from right) poses for a quick photo opportunity with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Jonathan D. Tan (2nd from left) after the senate budget hearing on Thursday. Also in photo are SBMA Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator for Port Operations Atty. Martin Kristoffer Roman…
Close to 1.5M arrivals recorded this month – BI
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the total arrivals recorded at the country’s airports this December hit 1.48 million while departures were recorded at over 750,000. departures recorded. He added that they expect a rise in the daily departures to 40,000 a day after New Year. Tansingco noted that arrivals remain high after Christmas, as they have recorded as high as 57,000 arrivals in a day, while they…
ASEAN, GCC ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT PROMOTING PEACE AND SECURITY, ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE, LABOR MOBILITY ISSUES
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined other leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday in issuing a Joint Statement agreeing on efforts promoting peace and security, addressing climate change and labor mobility issues, promoting free trade and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The President…
PBBM ADMIN SPELLS OUT PRIORITIES IN CASE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR ESCALATES
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will prioritize the safety and well-being of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as well as conserving energy in case the Israel-Hamas war escalates, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said on Tuesday. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Edillon was asked about the impact of…
36 Bulakenyo jobseekers secure immediate employment at local job fair
CITY OF MALOLOS – Thirty-six Bulakenyo jobseekers walked into the Job Fair for Local Employment at Robinsons Malolos here and walked out with new careers, achieving “Hired on the Spot” (HOTS) status. This immediate success story, split evenly between 18 males and 18 females, serves as a powerful testament to urgent demand for local talent and…
Salceda pushes for another 25-year MERALCO franchise
House Ways and Means Committee chairman Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda is pushing for the renewal of the legislative franchise of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) for another 25 years, to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted distribution of quality and reliable power supply and “in consideration of the nature of the vital service it provides.”
Activities lined up for the Office of Court Administrator’s 48th founding anniversary
WITH the theme “OCA @ 48: Partners in the Quest for Judicial Innovation and Reform,” the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA), has lined up various activities on November 17 and 18. “As the budget for such project is internally generated, there being no subsidy for the same, the funds needed to defray the expected…
EIGHT OFWS SET TO LEAVE WAR-TORN ISRAEL ON OCT. 16 – DFA
At least eight overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are set to leave Israel on October 16 as part of the efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to bring them to safety amid the ongoing conflict. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega…