PBBM: Fast track restoration of healthcare services in Marawi City
In a push for swift action, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the Marawi City General Hospital (MCGH) to open a month ahead of schedule—moving the target from…
Gov’t confidential, intelligence funds for 2025 down by 16 percent — DBM
MANILA — The government budget for confidential and intelligence funds in 2025 declined by 16 percent compared to this year, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). “Yes.…
Sana’a gov’t helping sick Filipino crew of MV Galaxy Leader – DFA
MANILA — The Sana’a government in Yemen has provided necessary medical assistance to Filipino crew members of MV Galaxy Leader who are exhibiting symptoms of malaria, the Department of Foreign…
TAV exhibit opens at schools for the blind and deaf
PASAY CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) together with Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB), Philippine School for…
RTWPB-7 sets dates on the conduct of public hearings to review minimum wage
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) 7 has motu proprio decided to commence the wage determination process. In a Notice of Public Hearing issued by Chairperson Lilia A.…
BFAR-10 conducts milkfish broodstock inventory, sex determination in Camiguin
CAMIGUIN (PIA) — Consistent with its goal to ensure milkfish seedling sufficiency in the region, the Benoni Experimental Station (BES) of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-10 conducted…
Camiguin launches e-ticketing system for online booking at tourist sites
Mambajao, CAMIGUIN (PIA) — To enhance the visitor experience, Camiguin activated its innovative e-ticketing system on July 27, which enables tourists and residents to book and pay for visits to…
United States Provides Php55 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Communities Affected by Typhoon Carina
Manila, July 31, 2024 —The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing Php55 million ($1 million) in humanitarian aid to communities affected by widespread flooding…
PBBM orders speeding up of gov’t mechanisms to help BARMM meet full autonomy
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fast-track the finalization of inter-governmental mechanisms that would hasten the complete autonomy…
PBBM reaffirms government’s unwavering commitment to helping the Bangsamoro region
MANILA — The government remains steadfast in its commitment to continuously assist the Bangsamoro Government, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. Speaking during the ceremonial turnover of the…
PBBM asks Pinoys to love the national language, cites its importance for unity and Filipino identity
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asked Filipinos to love the country’s national language, underscoring its importance in the nation’s goal to attain unity and **foster** the Filipino identity.…
DHSUD receives ‘unmodified opinion’ from COA
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has snatched for the first time ever an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), attesting to…
ARTA joins the Post-SONA Discussion, highlighting efforts on ease of doing business
QUEZON CITY — To further amplify the accomplishments and action items of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), together…
Gov’t vows to further advance Philippine maritime education
MANILA — The government will continue pushing for the advancement of maritime education in the country, according to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In his speech read by Presidential Assistant…
Gov’t flood control programs effective; NCR in better condition than during Ondoy – DPWH, MMDA
MANILA — The flood control programs implemented by the government over the years have been effective in mitigating flooding, particularly in Metro Manila, Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan…
DPWH to implement over 5k flood control projects
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will implement more than 5,000 flood control projects as part of its engineering interventions in the country’s principal rivers. In…
PBBM to PMMA grads: Remain courageous, strong in character July 30, 2024
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on graduates of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to bring the courage and strength of character they possess wherever…
PBBM renews commitment to strengthen PH, US working relationship in historic 2+2 meeting in Manila
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday renewed the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening its working relationship with the US in terms of the two nations’ alliance and issues…
DILG’s focus on quality yields 9% growth in Normin SGLG qualifiers
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — “In 2023, 35 LGUs (local government units) were awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance. That’s around 9 percent rate from the previous number we got, that…
Biden extends condolences to Carina victims
MANILA — US President Joe Biden extended his condolences to Filipinos ravaged by super typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. “Let…
US Defense Sec. Austin on US-PH ties: We are more than allies, we are family
MANILA — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III on Tuesday reassured President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that the US government considers the Philippines more than just an ally. The US…
PBBM highlights agile PH-US responses to regional situations
MANILA — The continuous exploration in the working relationship between the Philippines and the US has allowed agile responses of the two countries to regional situations, President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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MANILA — Ginanap ang hybrid-flexible (hyflex) na pagsasanay sa mga grantee ng proyektong Dokumentasyon ng mga Wika ng Pilipinas noong 3–4 Hulyo sa MESLA Hall, Malacañang Palace Complex, San Miguel,…
PH climbs in global anti-red tape rankings
MANILA — The government’s anti-red tape program gained a new milestone when it climbed in the global anti-red tape rankings, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) announced on Monday. “The Philippines…
Wage board, DTI train entrepreneurs of Agusan Norte
Butuan City – Anchored on the theme “Innovate to Elevate,” the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Caraga recently conducted a workshop on ISTIV – PAP (industrious, systematic, time-conscious,…