Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Today's Print

Tag: policy

From NEDA to DEPDev? Senate advances bill to create economic department

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is one step closer to gaining Senate approval on becoming a full-fledged department, after senators approved on...

PAGCOR to revoke all POGO licenses by December 15

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) announced on Wednesday that all remaining licenses of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will be revoked by December...

Government workers complete ARTA training

ON its 3rd Annual ENRICH: Empowering Next-Generation RIA Champions, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) concluded its training activities by recognizing government employees who have...

Padilla calls for less stricter approach towards refugees

Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday appealed to the government to adopt a less restrictive approach toward refugees and stateless persons, particularly those displaced...

DENR taps SMPHI to establish air quality monitoring system

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) partnered with SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) for air quality monitoring, supporting the government’s program to...

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay

Manila, Philippines—Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions...

Iloilo City launches animal welfare desks to address pet concerns

Iloilo City established 10 animal welfare desks in police stations to address complaints and concerns related to the care and treatment of pets, particularly...

Romualdez vows to fight for AKAP budget

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Thursday pledged the House of Representatives’ full support to secure the funding for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s...

House passes bill mandating free transport of relief goods to calamity-stricken areas

The House of Representatives approved on final reading House Bill (HB) 10924 or the “Free Transportation of Relief Goods Act,” mandating free freight services...

CHR backs Senate bill on ‘Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers’

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) voiced support on Thursday for Senate Bill (SB) No. 2838, known as the "Magna Carta of Barangay Health...

Comelec says socmed rules won’t cover personal accounts endorsing candidates

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will amend its regulations on the use of social media to exempt from registration privately owned accounts that endorse...

DOJ, gov’t agencies to strengthen ‘bloodless’ campaign vs. illegal drugs

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday vowed to intensify the national government's fight against illegal drugs without compromising basic human rights and respect...

Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024: researchers

Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year, according to preliminary research Wednesday that found...

Trump confirms China hawk Waltz as national security advisor

Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed his pick of Mike Waltz, a former US special forces officer and a noted foreign policy hawk, for the...
- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img