Senate leaders on Thursday welcomed the appointment of former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) head Vivencio “Vince” Dizon as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), following the resignation of Jaime Bautista due to health reasons. Malacañang announced Dizon’s appointment, effective February 21, as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in key government agencies. …
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The Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. High School (ERJHS) Alumni will pay tribute to “10 Most Outstanding Alumni” during its 73rd Foundation Day and Grand Alumni Homecoming on Feb. 22-23. ERJHS Alumni Association president Ramon Ferreros of Batch 73 said the 10 awardees were chosen based on their “remarkable achievements and significant contributions to their respective fields and the community.” The 10 …
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By Tracy Cabrera Despite concerns over potential challenges under a Trump 2.0 administration, the country’s largest group of exporters remains “hopeful” about achieving growth this year. However, their primary concern lies in the looming changes to US packaging regulations. According to Philippine Exporters Confederation Incorporated (PhilExport) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., exporters are preparing to comply with Washington’s proposed requirement for …
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By Tracy Cabrera The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) is developing a geospatial analytics platform to address malnutrition and learning challenges among Filipino children. This initiative seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these issues beyond food-related factors. DoST Secretary Renato Solidum emphasized the urgency of tackling malnutrition in the country. “Ang Food and Nutrition Research Institute ang …
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The United States government, through the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) inaugurated an exhibition featuring the works of renowned Filipino painters to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation of Manila during World War 2. The “Liberation of Manila: 80 Years of Remembrance through Art” exhibit invites audiences to reflect on the destruction …
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To guarantee the seamless and secure operation of Philippine airspace, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Captain Manuel Antonio L. Tamayo led an inspection of the Authority’s Air Navigation Service (ANS) at the CAAP Central Office in Pasay City. With a focus on ensuring the integrity and reliability of air traffic communication and navigation systems, key areas …
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Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated P43.36 million worth of electronics in Meycauayan, Bulacan, as part of the government’s crackdown on illegal manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods. CIDG chief Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said in a statement last week that the operation, dubbed Oplan Megashopper, was carried out on February 5 with a search …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dismissed concerns that the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte would negatively affect the Philippine economy. “I doubt it very much,” Marcos said when asked last week about the government’s preparedness for any economic repercussions from the proceedings. “Wala naman akong nakikitang magiging effect na ganon,” he added, emphasizing that the administration remains committed to …
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remained optimistic about the future of US assistance to the Philippines despite the recent freeze on foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump. While he declined to comment on the issue for now, Marcos emphasized Washington’s reaffirmed commitment to Manila, citing US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio’s reference to their “ironclad alliance.” Budget Secretary …
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With the cool weather leading to lower demand, electricity rates in the country’s Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will remain low this month, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP). Based on data from IEMOP, system-wide WESM rates were down by 14.3 percent to P2.96 per kilowatt-hour from P3.45 per kWh on a monthly basis, which …
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