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Over 4,600 OFWs assisted amid Middle East crisis - DMW

Manila, March 11 -- A total of 4,608 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as of Tuesday, have received various types of assistance from the Philippine government amid the escalating regional tension in t... Read More


Million Trees Foundation names PAGCOR forest champion partner

Manila, March 11 -- The Million Trees Foundation (MTFI) on Wednesday welcomed the support extended by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), naming it Forest Champion Partner in pro... Read More


Bill giving PBBM power to suspend fuel excise tax nears House approval

Manila, March 11 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure that would authorize President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend or reduce the excise ta... Read More


DOTr chief says PUV fare hike amount under study

Manila, March 11 -- Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday confirmed there will be a public utility vehicle (PUV) fare hike, with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulator... Read More


SSS launches facial authentication for pensioners' confirmation

Manila, March 11 -- State-run Social Security System (SSS) has launched a facial authentication to allow pensioners to complete the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) requirement without visitin... Read More


Tie-up with Korean firm to boost TESDA shipbuilding course

Manila, March 11 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) hopes to enhance its shipbuilding course by partnering with Korean firm HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, an executive s... Read More


DOTr says NLEX-SLEX Connector to open next year

Manila, March 11 -- The Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 (SS3) section that will link the Skyway system to the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector, will begin operation next... Read More


MARINA eyes nationwide rollout of digital manifest systems

Manila, March 11 -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is looking into the nationwide adoption of the digital passenger manifest systems among domestic shipping operators, particularly for short... Read More


DA slaps P81-M penalties vs. erring suppliers in 2025

Manila, March 11 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it has imposed about PHP81 million in penalties for delayed deliveries of farm inputs and slow implementation of government fun... Read More


DA exempts green energy, socialized housing from land conversions ban

Manila, March 11 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it has exempted renewable energy and government socialized housing projects from the moratorium on land-use reclassifications. ... Read More