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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to inclusive, decentralized growth at the launch of Bawat Bayan Makikinabang initiative in the province of Pampanga, highlighting direct local aid, infrastructure investments and key national programs. Emphasizing the strategic importance of the region, Recto said, “Napakalaki ng papel ng Pampanga sa mga plano ni Pangulong […]
The House of Representatives formally approved the ₱644-billion budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for 2027 after nearly five hours of plenary deliberations. As part of the agency’s reforms and continuing efforts to promote transparency, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered that the agency’s 11,000 […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, is piloting the Document Tracking and Management System (DTMS) to improve the tracking, handling, and accountability of official documents across BIR offices. “Strengthening our internal processes is also part of improving taxpayer service,” Mendoza said. “When our systems are more organized, traceable, and efficient, […]
The Marcos administration is considering the construction of five rainwater impounding facilities across Metro Manila as part of efforts to strengthen flood mitigation and increase the national capital’s capacity to manage heavy rainfall, Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said following a meeting with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) at the Malacañang. The proposed facilities, […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), led by Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, has issued the implementing rules for electronic invoicing, moving a major digital tax reform toward broader implementation among covered taxpayers. “With these rules in place, we can now move into implementation and refine the framework as needed. Our goal is to make electronic […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), under Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza, has placed its enforcement units on heightened alert against illicit vape and tobacco products as consumer activity picks up during the “Ber” months and ahead of the Christmas season. “We are receiving intelligence and market information on the increased risk of illicit vape and […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government will fast-track investments, strengthen skills training, and help businesses expand and hire more Filipinos as July labor figures indicated mixed results. The July 2026 Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed that 49.2 million Filipinos were employed, approximately 3.2 million more than a year earlier. Private establishments added 582,000 wage […]
Under the Marcos Administration’s “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” initiative, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto spearheaded the distribution of direct financial checks to 770 barangays across Cavite’s 22 cities and municipalities through their local leaders as part of the government’s commitment to grassroots empowerment. The high-impact financial rollout converts national resources into immediate local action, providing structured funding […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto announced that P50 million is set to be released through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to boost Bukidnon’s coffee industry, following his recent visit and discussions with local and indigenous coffee farmers. “Agad na tumugon si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa pangangailangan ng ating coffee farmers. Ang bilin ng Pangulo […]
A total of 2,320 graduating college students across Bukidnon are set to receive P46.4 million in educational assistance from the Office of the President, as the Marcos administration steps up efforts to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent deserving Filipinos from earning their diplomas. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto highlighted the program during his meeting […]