MANILA: The government is ramping up efforts to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Wednesday.
“We have been mobilizing for the anticipated impacts of the upcoming El Niño through a comprehe…
MANILA: Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte emphasized to Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) member countries the importance of equitable access to technology and education.
In a video message, Duterte sai…
MANILA: The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is optimistic that the lower end of the government’s economic growth target for 2024 and 2025 will still be attained despite headwinds.
“In the face of many domestic and international cha…
MANILA: Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Wednesday said court employees affected by a fire inside a Cebu courthouse will be receiving assistance.
Speaking with reporters at the CJ Meet the Press forum in Manila, Gesmundo said the fire was started …
MANILA: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday cautioned the public against parcel or love scams amid the holiday season.
‘Be careful of calls, messages, or emails saying you have a package or parcel pending with BOC and that you need to pay thru p…
MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday broke ground on a PHP2.43-billion irrigation project that is expected to improve the lives and livelihood of farmers and aquaculture investors in Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan.
Agricultu…
ILOILO: The public is encouraged to wear face masks amid the increasing cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) here, especially when attending Christmas gatherings.
Iloilo City Epidemiological Surveillance Unit medical officer Jan Reygine Ansino said a…
BACOLOD: The approval of House Bill (HB) 9662, or the proposed ‘Blue Economy Act,’ is expected to sustain the country’s economic growth, Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez, the principal author, said on Wednesday.
‘It will t…