President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release PhP145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate land travel and stimulate economic growth. “Mas mabilis na biyahe, mas malakas na ekonomiya at mas maraming oportunidad ang aasahan ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026. Under Republic Act No. 12317, the transition period has been extended, allowing the interim Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) to continue governing unless replaced by…
MANILA – Business groups on Wednesday expressed appreciation for Malacañang’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency, and the measures targeted to help cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on the domestic economy. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the declaration, as contained in Executive Order (EO)…
“Change old habits at mag-segregate”“Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste” “Commit to reusable na mga gamit”“Champion sustainability ang ating awit” These are the first lines of a jingle that played as mascot ‘Nurse Susie’ entered the Out-Patient Department of the Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City to promote toxics-free and zero-waste practices in hospitals during…
MANILA, Philippines — In a move toward sustainable transport and heritage tourism, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Intramuros Administration (IA), officially unveiled the country’s first Filipino-engineered all-electric tourist transport vehicle, or “e-tranvia,” on March 19 in Intramuros, Manila. The 18-seater, low-speed, battery-electric vehicle is designed to navigate the historic…
SUPPORT TO FARMERS’ GROWTH. Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte Vice Mayor Aristotle Montante (center, top photo) and Municipal Agriculturist Raul Del Agua present the accomplishments of the town’s LGU Farm during an interview conducted by Assistant Regional Head Renelle Escuadro of the Philippine Information Agency – Caraga on Monday (March 24, 2026). Farmers (bottom photo) on March…
The Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region) convened a Special Management Committee (ManCom) Meeting on February 27, 2026 at the DOST Ilocos Region Multipurpose Hall in the City of San Fernando, La Union, bringing together the agency’s leadership to align key programs, upcoming initiatives, and organizational priorities that will advance science,…
Aprubado na ng Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Cotabato City ang ₱5.00 pansamantalang dagdag-pasahe para sa mga tricycle driver. Ayon kay Vice Mayor Johair Madag, bahagi ito ng patuloy na pag-aayos sa ruta ng tricycle, kabilang ang limitasyon sa pagpasok sa ilang lugar at ang kompetisyon sa ibang transport mode. Binigyang-diin rin na ang dagdag pasahe sa…
GAME ON. The Asian track cycling championships kicked off at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome in Cavite on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Present during the opening rites were (from left) Tagaytay City Mayor Brent Tolentino, Philippine Paralympic Committee president Michael Barredo, Philippine Sports Commission chairperson John Patrick Gregorio, Philippine Olympic Committee and PhiCycling president Abraham Tolentino, Asian…
MANILA – A tuberculosis (TB) treatment package is covered under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) benefit packages, it said Wednesday. In an advisory on Wednesday, PhilHealth said it covers the Outpatient Anti-Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (TB-DOTS) package, which includes consultation, diagnostic examinations, medicines and patient education. The package is valued at PHP7,800, with PHP4,875…
