The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs have assured the public that essential services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will remain accessible while the government develops a unified identification (ID) system. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to implementing effective policies and programs that ensure equitable opportunities for …
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The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a Supplier’s Registry platform to fast-track the delivery of learning resources to public schools nationwide. Following the first Suppliers’ Summit held from March 19 to 20, Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored suppliers’ vital role in procurement reforms. “Sa ating mga suppliers at bidders, hindi lang kayo negosyo. Kayo ay kaagapay po natin sa …
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The government’s chief communicator expressed concern on Friday over the growing division among Filipinos due to online disinformation, misinformation, and fake news. “What is happening to us right now is we are being polarized, being divided online. Filipinos are being pitted against Filipinos,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz said during the House Tri-Committee’s (Tri-Comm) hearing on malicious and …
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The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) welcomed the appointment of Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda by President Ferdinand R. Marcos last week. In a statement, DICT spokesperson Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso assured the agency’s full support for Aguda in realizing Marcos’ vision of a “secure, inclusive, and progressive Philippines.” “Under (Aguda’s) leadership, we reaffirm that digitalization, connectivity, digital inclusion, …
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The JAMA Lube Oil Seminar 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and hosted by Petron Corporation recently at the Makati Diamond Residences, provided key insights into the latest advancements in engine oil technology. And one is that engine oils such as 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20 can enhance fuel economy by up to 3 percent and can contribute …
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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has approved P70.6 billion worth of projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and economic development across the country. Among the approved projects is the P56.7-billion Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Supported by the World …
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The total resources of the Philippine financial sector grew by 7.9% in January 2025, reaching P33.66 trillion from PHP31.18 trillion in the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released recently. Banks remained the primary driver of this expansion, with their total resources rising to P27.5 trillion, up from P25.62 trillion in …
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By Tracy Cabrera Amid speculations that the arrest of former President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte could pose greater risks to local trade, analysts believe it may not directly affect stocks and bonds. However, investors remain wary of global trade uncertainties. Fears of possible “political instability” rattled investors, causing the Philippine stock market’s main index to drop by 2 percent and erase …
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Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has warned Police Maj. Gen. Nicolas D. Torre III of a possible lawsuit from his family once the police official retires from service. Torre, the acting director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), disclosed this during a panel discussion hosted by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on …
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San Miguel Corp. (SMC) continues its extensive cleanup efforts around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) complex to mitigate flooding and improve water flow. Through its “Better Rivers PH” initiative, SMC has been rehabilitating waterways in Parañaque City and clearing flood drains around NAIA. As of Friday, the initiative has covered 2.58 kilometers and removed 129,862 tons of silt and …
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