QUEZON CITY — The City of Manila is formally submitting a request to officially recognize August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day,” a day dedicated to honoring the achievements of the Filipino gymnast who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city council is drafting a resolution to…
In its commitment to increasing its productivity and serving quality dim sum menus, Backyard Food Corporation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Science and Technology—10 (DOST 10) on July 19, 2024, to secure assistance for technology upgrading through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrade Program (SETUP). SETUP is a flagship program of…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are among the most improved agencies in terms capital spending, a socioeconomic planning official said on Tuesday. “Actually, the more competent agency to answer this is really DBM (Department of Budget and Management). So, ang natatandaan ko lang doon…
Big business magnates Sabin Aboitiz, Ramon Ang, and Manuel Pangilinan have sealed a US$3.3-billion energy deal that will augment the country’s power supply with over 2,500 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity.In a recent disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange Monday, Aboitiz Power Corp., Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP)…
MANILA — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has called on local government units (LGUs) nationwide to establish their local 911 command centers and prepare for an anticipated increase in typhoons this year due to the La Niña weather pattern. Abalos, speaking at the recent “Emergency 911 (E911)…
MANILA – Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has appealed for more assistance for the residents affected by the recent Miindoro Oriental oil spill tragedy that has been impacted various coastal areas in Western Visayas and Mimaropa region. Legarda said support for resident of the communities affected by the oil spill is vital. She vowed to continue “pushing for the needed support for those affected by the oil spill.” Legarda’s office has partnered with the Department of…
For small businesses in the provinces looking to expand or add inventory and equipment, BDO Network Bank offers Negosyante Loan as a means to fund these needs. With Negosyante Loan, one can apply for an amount up to Php 1M, payable over a period of up to 36 months. Small business owners can choose affordable…
DAVAO del Norte’s 1st District Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez personally visited the now famous Bauertek Corp. that will soon process the medical cannabis or marijuana once bills on this controversial plant are enacted into law. Dr. Richard Nixon Gomez, the company’s general manager, scientist and inventor led the congressman, his wife and team in touring…
The National Food Authority (NFA) Council chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. set on Monday a new price range for palay buying price in response to the changing production and market conditions with an aim of improving farmers’ income and ensuring sufficient supply of the staple. “Nagtawag ako ng meeting ng NFA Council para…
Showing his strong political will to put an end to rice smuggling in the Philippines, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bared on Wednesday the names of the rice smugglers who are destroying the flow of rice supply and demand in the market. In his speech during the rice distribution in Taguig City, President Marcos said…
