MANILA – Foreign firms from China and Malaysia have expressed interest to rebuild war-torn Marawi City, a Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) official said Friday. TFBM Undersecretary and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Secretary General Falconi Ace Millar said aside from local companies, foreign firms have expressed intention to rehabilitate Marawi. “Foreign companies have […]
The Armed Forces of the Philippines opens new bank account for troops killed, wounded in action ( Donation Details Inside )
MANILA — To show appreciation and support for the sacrifices and heroism of military personnel, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has opened a new bank account to accommodate donations for soldiers wounded and killed in various operations nationwide. Col. Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, said this move was in the wake of outpouring public support […]
This is why Palawan town is stepping up their infra program to boost tourism
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The island town of Culion, which used to be a leper colony under the American commonwealth of the Philippines, is investing PHP18-million for tourism development this year to boost its economy. Municipal administrator Maxim Raymundo said late Wednesday that the amount was for various infrastructure-related projects designed to put the island […]
This is how Sarangani will start construction of P200-M modern sports complex in Alabel town
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Construction works will finally commence within this month for the P200 million state-of-the-art Sarangani provincial sports complex in Alabel town. Sarangani Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon said Thursday the preparatory activities were ongoing for the development of the project, which would be implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). […]
The Philippines ranks 1st in Asia for budget transparency ( INFOGRAPHIC )
The results of the Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2017 have been released with the Philippines receiving an Open Budget Index (OBI) of 67, effectively securing the top spot in Asia for budget transparency. “We’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished to date. In surpassing our Asian neighbors, we have further cemented our position as a […]
TESDA sets 2 nationwide Technical Vocational Education and Training enrollments, job fairs
MANILA — To bring the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) closer to the public, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has scheduled two nationwide TVET enrollments with job fairs this year. These are set on February 27-28 and August 25-26 in districts, municipalities, and provincial capitals. TESDA earlier said among those who […]
This is why the Philippines just started the construction of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games venue
Malacanang announced on Monday that construction of the National Government Administrative Center (NGAC), including a sports complex for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, started last January 23. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said PHP13 billion has been earmarked to build the NGAC at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. Roque said the NGAC is […]
This is how the Department of Public Works and Highways will build 8 bridges in Calabarzon
MANILA — Eight bridges will be constructed in Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon this year, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday. In a statement, Project Manager Estrella Villar of DPWH-Unified Project Management Office for Region 4-A, said the building of viaducts was under its Bridge Construction Replacement Project (BCRP) Contract Package 4. She […]
the Department of Science and Technology to boost textile technology programs
MANILA — As part of the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Month this January, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) announced Friday it has lined up several activities and programs to further boost the country’s textile industry. The DOST-PTRI, which would celebrate its 51st anniversary this year, said the celebration would […]
This is why Karlo Nograles believes the free college education law will save lives of students
Free college education law to save lives of students — Nograles MANILA — House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles believes the free college education law that will be implemented beginning this year will prevent the all-too familiar tragedies that confront local students, particularly the less-fortunate ones. “The heartbreaking case of Rodolfo Urmanita was […]
PHP2 billion fund allotted for micro, small and medium enterprises
P2-B allotted for MSMEs development: Palace Malacanang announced on Tuesday that PHP2 billion fund has been allotted for the development of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the money will be used for two programs that the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) has […]
Philippines economic growth seen breaching 6% in 2017
Philippines economic growth Elections are no longer a major factor in Philippine economic performance, economists said, allowing the country to stay away from “boom-bust” growth cycles seen in previous administrations. Economists also said a GDP growth of more than 6 percent is now possible for the Philippines despite the absence of election spending. National Economic […]
Department of Transportation launches PUV modernization program in Tacloban ( Photos and Video )
TACLOBAN CITY — PUV modernization program The Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched here on Tuesday the public utility vehicles PUV Modernization Program, an initiative that seeks to “overhaul” the country’s public transportation system. The program has initially deployed 45 solar-powered jeepneys supplied by the Star8 Green Technology Corp. The jeepneys cover the Tacloban-Palanog route intended to […]
Officials break ground for P13.16-B National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City
National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City Government officials on Tuesday broke ground the PHP13.16-billion National Government Administrative Center (NGAC) of the New Clark City (NCC) Phase 1 which will serve as one-stop shop for all the businesses in Central Luzon. The 60-hectare project involves the development of backup offices of various government agencies in […]
P32-M school building project unveiled in Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Preparations are underway to seek funds from the national government for the construction of additional school building for the Zamboanga City National High School (ZCNHS)-West. First District Representative Celso Lobregat made the announcement as he and Department of Education (DepEd) officials on Friday led the inauguration of the PhP32 million four-storey 20-classroom […]
Agri-preneurship PH’s sunshine industry — De Venecia
STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan — Agri-preneurship, not the call center industry, is the real sunshine industry of the Philippines, according to Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Christopher de Venecia. Speaking during the distribution of farm equipment under the Farm Mechanization Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) here on Friday, De Venecia said the call center industry […]
PRRD leads launching of Overseas Filipino Bank
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday spearheaded the launching of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) which aims to cater to the needs of more than 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). “I’m happy now that I have made my promise to you my kababayans overseas Filipino workers,” President Duterte said his speech during OFBank launching […]
DPWH to begin construction of new Evacuation Center in Ormoc City
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to begin construction of a P36-million Evacuation Center as a temporary shelter for families displaced by the calamity in Ormoc City, Leyte. A groundbreaking ceremony led by DPWH Leyte Fourth District Engineer Lino Francisco C. Gonzalez and Assistant District Engineer Irwin L. Antonio with Ormoc […]
DPWH: Landmark bridge in Isabela across Cagayan River underway
Works are on-going for the construction of a 720-lineal meters landmark bridge project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to replace overflow bridge structure connecting the towns of Sta. Maria and Cabagan in Isabela province across the Cagayan River. In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, Region 2 Director Melanio C. […]
Elevated expressway eyed in Panay
ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas, particularly Panay Island, is in to some exciting things this 2018, according to regional director Ro-Ann Bacal of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In an interview, she said that this year, they looked at all roads, bridges, ports, seaports and “unconventional proposals” like the Iloilo-Capiz-Kalibo elevated expressway with a […]