President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who was affectionately known among Filipinos as “Lolo Kiko.” “Ibang klase si Pope Francis. That’s really sad. I love this Pope. The best Pope in my lifetime as far as I’m concerned,” President Marcos said on the sidelines of a meeting…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) gave an assurance on Saturday of sufficient rice supply in the country early next year with abundant palay harvest this wet season coupled with rice imports arranged for the third quarter this year. “Bagama’t umaasa tayo ng additional imports ay very comfortable iyong ating national stock inventory – normally, tinitingnan…
In a bid to develop more appropriate solutions tailor fitted to stakeholder needs, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02, in partnership with academic institutions and innovation stakeholders, officially launched Hack4Resilience 2025: AI and Big Data for Disaster Risk Reduction Management today, May 21, 2025 at Mango Suites Hotel, Cauayan City, Isabela. The…
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Mandaluyong City Police Station in partnership with the Eastern Police District brought the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Program and the fight against illegal drugs to the communities through the BIDA Bisikleta sa Pamayanan. DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. lauded the…
Lamut, Ifugao, August 7, 2024 – The Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) has successfully launched the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration at the Ifugao State University-Main Campus in Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao. Running from August 7-9, the event, held under the overarching theme of “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon: Kabalikat…
Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno The implementation of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) has generated P202.8 billion additional revenues in 2022 for the government, 26.3 percent higher than the P160.5 billion in 2021. In a statement over the weekend, the DOF said the total collection last year was higher by 26.3 percent from PHP160.5 billion revenue…
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his unwavering support to Filipino athletes and for providing them a world-class training venue in preparation for local and international competitions. “We’re very happy,” Bachmann said when asked about his reaction to President Marcos’ presence during the welcome…
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Tourism led by Sec. Christina Garcia Frasco and the Department of Social Welfare and Development oversaw the distribution of “Bayanihan Sa Bukas na May Pag-asa para sa Turismo” (BBMT) assistance package on Monday (May 27) at the Davao Oriental Provincial Capitol in Mati City. BBMT is a joint initiative that aims to provide…
Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has assured United States officials of the Philippines’ strong commitment to roll out a welcoming “red carpet” to potential investors in the country as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, the Finance department said Recto recently met with US officials led by Treasury Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) gave an assurance on Saturday that there will be enough pork and egg supply in the country in time for the Christmas season with improved local production and scheduled meat importations. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said in a news forum in Quezon City that pork importations are continuing…
