Day: November 6, 2024

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday launched the eReport system for online consumer complaints related to e-commerce transactions, a new feature within the eGovPH app. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said it would strengthen the department’s commitment to safeguarding consumer rights in the digital age. “This network is particularly significant as it coincides with the Philippines’ re-emergence as the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia,” she said. “This highlights our nation’s impressive growth merchandise by researching from USD26 billion to USD31 billion, a remarkable 20 percent increase.” According to Philippines News Agency, the system is part

Manila: The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday its partnership with the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) to expedite support to host communities under the Energy Regulations 1-94 (ER 1-94) Program. The program is designed to ensure that communities hosting energy resources or energy-generating facilities, such as power plants, receive direct and reasonable benefits from the operations in their areas. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership involves a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that establishes a trust account aimed at streamlining ER 1-94 beneficiaries’ access to essential funds. DOE Undersecretary Rowena Guevara highlighted the importance of this initiative, emphasizing that

MANILA: Several areas in northern Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Marce, known internationally as Yinxing, maintained its strength, according to the weather bureau Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported this development in its 5 a.m. bulletin, highlighting that the affected areas include the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin Is., Babuyan Is.) and the northeastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Santa Teresita, Buguey). According to Philippines News Agency, strong winds are expected to prevail in regions under TCWS No. 1, which encompass Batanes, the rest

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed the establishment of additional Kadiwa ng Pangulo centers nationwide, urging local government units (LGUs) to purchase palay directly from farmers. In a social media announcement on Tuesday evening, Marcos emphasized that these directives align with his administration’s commitment to aid Filipino farmers and ensure rice affordability for all Filipino households. According to Philippines News Agency, the President has mandated the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to expand the P29 Rice-for-All program. The aim is to increase the number of Kadiwa ng Pangulo centers from 21