DBM urges agencies to ramp up spending
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is urging government agencies to further ramp up their spending of the 2024 budget to improve the delivery of public goods and services.
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GSIS to fast-track insurance claims for Carina-hit schools
MANILA, Philippines — State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will expedite the insurance claims of public schools affected by Typhoon Carina to ensure the speedy repair of damaged buildings.
Gwen finds Rama’s opposition “petty” | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has ignored suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s opposition to hold the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Indian doctors stage nationwide strike over colleague's rape and murder
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VisMin businesses are upbeat for a reason but also mindful of the work to be done
When we say that the Philippines is a country of huge potential, it is not just we in Metro Manila who are saying that. Business leaders and heads of business chambers in Visayas and Mindanao share the same sentiment.
Press Release - Need for decentralization, industry participation among EDCOM 2-UPPEJA Fellows' findings
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), in partnership with the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS), held a conference on Thursday for the final presentation of findings and recommendations from the UP President Edgardo J. Angara (UPPEJA) Fellows.
Press Release - Cayetano urges DBCC to carefully evaluate housing program funding
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) to thoroughly assess the funding mechanisms for housing projects due to concerns about using a sovereign guarantee for this initiative.
China and the Philippines announce deal aimed at stopping clashes at fiercely disputed shoal
China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday.