Category: Governance

ARISE Philippines holds first annual general meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

THE United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general meeting for 2025 on January 27 at the ARISE Secretariat headquarters in MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex. With a growing membership of 156 private… Read More ARISE Philippines holds first annual general meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

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77 LGUs in CL get perfect rating in anti-drug abuse drive audit

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga (PIA) — Seventy-seven local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon, including several from Zambales, were cited for obtaining a 100-percent rating in the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit.  During the 2024 Gawad Timpukan, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Anthony Nuyda said… Read More 77 LGUs in CL get perfect rating in anti-drug abuse drive audit

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DBM taps PCO, media groups to back ‘Open Government Partnership’ initiative

THE Department of Budget Management (DBM) has tapped the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and key local media organizations to enhance communication efforts and promote the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Aside from the PCO, the DBM also established strategic partnerships with the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, Inquirer Interactive Inc., DZRH Manila Broadcasting Company… Read More DBM taps PCO, media groups to back ‘Open Government Partnership’ initiative

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Unemployment, underemployment drops in Nov 2024

THE Marcos administration’s multifaceted approach to strengthen the Philippine labor market paid off as unemployment and underemployment figures dropped in November last year. According to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the labor market continues to be robust as indicated by the improved employment numbers.  “Our labor market remains robust, with consistently high employment rates… Read More Unemployment, underemployment drops in Nov 2024

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PhilHealth approves P284-B budget for 2025, hikes benefits case rates

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | December 17, 2024 MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors has approved the PHP284 billion corporate operating budget (COB) for fiscal year 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. The total amount is 10 percent higher than the previous year’s PHP259 billion. The corporate operating budget… Read More PhilHealth approves P284-B budget for 2025, hikes benefits case rates

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Cayetano urges DPWH to ensure accountability and proper consultation on loan-funded projects

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to exercise greater accountability in handling government loans, citing the absence of clear legislative authority for certain loan-funded infrastructure projects.  During the recent deliberation for the proposed 2025 budget of the DPWH, Cayetano criticized the practice of government agencies contracting loans… Read More Cayetano urges DPWH to ensure accountability and proper consultation on loan-funded projects

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14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 29, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognized a total of 14 local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon that made it in the top 10 of the national ranks in the 2023 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). DTI… Read More 14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH

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PHO, DILG Zambales lead 1st LeadGov4Health orientation

THE Provincial Government of Zambales through the Provincial Health Office, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales, spearheaded the first-ever orientation on the Department of Health (DOH) and DILG Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 2022-0001 titled “Policy Framework on Leadership and Governance for Health (LeadGov4Health) Towards a Functional Local Health… Read More PHO, DILG Zambales lead 1st LeadGov4Health orientation

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New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources

MANILA | November 12, 2024– Senator Loren Legarda on Monday lauded the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) for their complementary roles in protecting the country’s marine resources. Legarda said the two laws shall work in tandem to reinforce the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty and security. “I… Read More New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources

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PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 11, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act to promote the Philippines as a prime investment destination. CREATE MORE Act or Republic Act (RA) 12066, signed by Marcos… Read More PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

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