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The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) turned over a total dividend of P820 million during the recently held Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Day at Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace. This milestone highlights the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to contributing to national government revenues despite changes in taxation policies. The higher tax rate led to a substantial […]
Tech training can be a tool that can help provide the youth with livelihood. This was the message of Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, who called on the government to provide digital literacy training to Filipino youth who are unable to enroll for higher studies to increase their chances of finding work. Bernos has […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to building a more inclusive and accessible institution as it launched the Diwang Yakap project, an initiative aimed at improving mobility and support for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, employees, visitors, and others requiring assistance. Under the project, wheelchairs will be made available […]
Quezon City has been recognized as a global leader in climate adaptation and disaster resilience after winning the Frontline Protection Award at the Planet Aqua City Awards, in collaboration with C40 Cities during Venice Climate Week in Venice, Italy. The award was conferred on Quezon City’s IRISE UP (Intelligent, Resilient, and Integrated Systems for the […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel led the opening of a new poultry dressing, processing, and warehousing facility in San Pablo, Laguna. The poultry facility operated by Art Fresh Chicken Corporation expands the poultry industry’s processing capacity while reinforcing efforts to strengthen food security and modernize the country’s poultry value chain. The new facility can process […]
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag and Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declared an intensified and uncompromising campaign against smuggling and illicit trade during a joint press conference and inspection of seized illicit cigarettes at Gothong Wharf in Mandaue City. The activity was attended by NBI Regional Director Atty. Dominador Cimafranca, […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto welcomed the Philippines’ official graduation to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, underscoring that the milestone reflects the country’s stronger economic fundamentals under the Marcos Jr. administration and opens the door to more jobs, investments, and opportunities for every Filipino. “Hindi lang ito titulo. Ibig sabihin nito, mas lumalago ang ekonomiya natin. […]
Senator Mark Villar personally visited the student who remains under medical care after sustaining multiple stab wounds in a violent assault that took place shortly after classes near the Las Piñas National High School. During the visit, Villar checked on the victim’s condition and extended assistance to the student’s family. “Patuloy nating ipagdarasal ang kanyang […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano took to Facebook to emphasize the importance of year-round disaster preparedness. Cayetano made the point in a livestream during a recent meeting of Taguig City officials to coordinate the city’s response to Typhoon Inday. The Taguigeño senator shared how the City has been working “year-round” to ensure preparedness for […]
Senator Bong Go’s office extended assistance to recovering fire victims from Tangos North, NBBS-Dagat-Dagatan, and San Jose in Navotas City during a relief initiative recently. “Sa mga nangyayari rin po ngayon, kaguluhan sa daigdig, kaguluhan sa ating bansa, ako po’y nananawagan na tayo’y magkaisa para makapagserbisyo na tayo sa ating mga kababayan. Kapag ang gulo […]