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Agri chief, MVP Group discuss investments in food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to discuss plans for significant investments in agriculture to support the government's food security goals......»»
SMC to manage NAIA
Today, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will award the management for 15 years of the decrepit main Philippine gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, to the winner of the bidding conducted last December by the Department of Transportation and Communications under Secretary Jaime Bautista......»»
DSWD aids fire-hit families in various regions in collab with concerned LGUs
Families affected by recent fire incidents in the different regions in the country have been assisted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in line with its mandate to serve families and individuals in difficult circumstances, the agency spokesperson said on Tuesday (February 13). DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said […].....»»
Former BFAR director added to list of DA usecs
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has appointed former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources director Asis Perez as undersecretary for policy, planning and regulations amid the ongoing major reshuffle at the department......»»
Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»
DOTr probes LTO chief for corruption
The Department of Transportation is investigating corruption allegations against Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said yesterday......»»
Marcos unperturbed by calls for Mindanao secession – Abalos
President Marcos is unperturbed by the recent call of his predecessor former president Rodrigo Duterte to separate Mindanao from the Philippines, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos......»»
PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments
The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»
Palarong Pambansa 2024: DepEd removes pre-qualifying tournament
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Secretary for Field Operations, Dr. Francis Cesar Bringas, has officially announced that the Pre-Qualifying Tournament of the Palarong Pambansa was only a one-time event. Bringas said the holding of the Pre-Qualifying Tournament will no longer be included in this year’s Palaro that will be held in.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | Misamis Oriental Updates, 31 January 2024
P12.75 billion ok’d for Laguindingan airport expansion The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) said it approved the expansion of Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, which has become the most overcrowded airport in the region. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan approved the “parameters, terms, and conditions of the upgrade of the airport,” Mindanao’s second busiest airport. The […].....»»
‘Content creation’ now among Tesda courses
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) has added “content creation” to its list of courses that vocational training centers can adopt and offer, in response to the emergence of online platforms as a lucrative source of income. Tesda Secretary Suharto Mangudadatu said the agency had come up with competency standards on content creation for social media that.....»»
Philippines, Sweden discuss South China Sea, defense cooperation
Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson also discussed climate change, the war in Ukraine and cross-strait tensions with Defense Undersecretary Irineo Espino. .....»»
‘National, local government teamup needed for waste, water security’
National government agencies and local government units (LGUs) should collaborate to address the growing problem of waste management and water security, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos......»»
UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres
NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»
Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implores governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after multiple countries paused funding.....»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
No more admin tasks for teachers
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday formalized her directive to all school division offices and school heads to unburden public school teachers of administrative tasks......»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
SEC to work with Go on capital market reforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission has vowed to work closely with Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go to push reforms that would deepen the capital market......»»
Correction over collection
Secretary Ralph Recto has reportedly “ordered” the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs to work together in order to achieve the revenue collection target of P4 trillion-plus for 2024......»»