Day: March 20, 2025

The Department of Budget and Management: has released guidelines on the adoption of the government purchase card (GPC) as an alternative mode of payment for certain government expenditures. The guidelines, contained in Budget Circular 2025-1 issued by DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, outline the list of eligible expenditure types per program code or privilege type and appropriate monthly purchase limit for each authorized cardholder. According to Philippines News Agency, the use of GPC aims to improve the procurement process by limiting cash advances and reducing administrative work related to procurement and accounting processes. The GPC functions as a credit card that

Currimao: To cushion the adverse effects of the dry season, the local government of this municipality has started procuring drilling machines for shallow tube wells and allotted a backhoe for the desilting of small farm reservoirs (SFR) and diversion dams. ‘Every year, we conduct rehabilitation of SFR and there is a backhoe on standby for any farmer organization’s request,’ Engr. Erickson Biag, the town’s agriculturist, told the Philippine News Agency on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, an SFR is a small earth dam structure used to collect and store rainfall and runoff for irrigation. Currimao town is among those

Mati City: Mati City will host the 2025 Tourism Congress Friday at the Sambuokan Hall, City Hall Compound to drive sustainable tourism development and foster industry collaboration. Mayor Michelle Rabat emphasized the significance of the event, themed ‘Merging Aspirations for a Transformative and Inclusive Tourism Industry.’ According to Philippines News Agency, the event will bring together key stakeholders, including tourism service providers, cultural representatives, government agencies, public utility providers, sports tourism associations, educational institutions, and youth organizations. Participants will discuss critical topics for the industry’s growth, engage in knowledge-sharing, and explore strategic planning opportunities. Mayor Rabat stated, ‘This congress is

Makati City: Angola is looking to boost its cooperation with the Philippines in the area of investment and tourism development, its ranking official has conveyed during a meeting with the Department of Tourism (DOT). According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Secretary of State for External Relations Esmeralda Bravo Conde Da Silva Mendon§a discussed the matter during a meeting in Makati City. The DOT, in a news release Thursday, said Angola has requested to “collaborate with the Philippines in boosting tourism investments and exchanges.” Mendon§a conveyed that the southern African state wants

Manila: The Department of Energy (DOE) has urged Filipinos to participate in Earth Hour 2025 by turning off non-essential lights and electrical appliances. This symbolic gesture aims to raise awareness of climate change and environmental issues on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOE is also encouraging Filipinos to conserve water, highlighting the interdependence of energy and water. The theme for Earth Hour 2025, ‘Switch Off and Secure Water for All,’ emphasizes this connection. The event is scheduled to take place from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. DOE Secretary Raphael Lotilla explained that every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed requires