Day: May 5, 2025

Quezon City: Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday emphasized the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) commitment to delivering services that ‘exceed expectations,’ aiming for the public to access support ‘with dignity and ease.’ This message was conveyed by Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group and Committee on Anti-Red Tape vice chairperson Adonis Sulit during the kickoff of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month at the DSWD central office. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD chief highlighted the importance of digital innovations, streamlined workflows, and people-first policies as part of the department’s strategy to enhance governance. Gatchalian noted

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia has announced that entire political parties could be disqualified if they are found to have received foreign funding. This statement comes as the poll body intensifies its scrutiny of campaign finance violations in the lead-up to the May midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia highlighted the legal obligation to disqualify parties with proven foreign-funded campaigns. “If it’s an entire party, we can disqualify the entire party, especially since there is proof that the campaign of that party itself was actually foreign funded. We have no choice. We have to

Palayan City: House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday conducted an inspection of the Palayan City Township Housing Project in Nueva Ecija, highlighting the site as a representation of the transformative efforts under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program initiated by the Marcos administration. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez reflected on the advancements observed since attending the groundbreaking ceremony alongside President Marcos nearly two and a half years ago. He noted significant progress with eight of the 24 planned mid-rise buildings currently under active construction. Two buildings, containing 538 units, are undergoing the Pag-IBIG Fund’s loan takeout

Manila: The Philippine government has established a technical working group (TWG) to further the ongoing discussions with the United States regarding its reciprocal tariff. This was announced by Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go. According to Philippines News Agency, in a briefing at the Palace on Monday, Go stated that the TWG will be engaging with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) following an initial high-level meeting between Manila and Washington DC that took place on May 2. “The technical working groups now will be the one to meet. In particular, if

Manila: The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) new safety regulations for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers earned full support from Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito, who cited the urgent need to address the rising number of road accidents involving public transport. According to Philippines News Agency, Ejercito, a motorist and cyclist, expressed his full support for the new policies announced by DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon aimed at improving road safety. Ejercito emphasized the ongoing relevance of Republic Act 10916, also known as the Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016, which he authored. He highlighted the importance of prioritizing the safety of