Day: June 26, 2025

Pasay City: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the designation of nearly 1.2 million hectares of forest land across the country as Potential Investment Areas (PIAs). This initiative is part of a new agreement aimed at enhancing the productivity of forest lands and attracting sustainable investments. According to Philippines News Agency, the launch of the Forest For Life: Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) took place on Thursday in Pasay City. Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla stated that this initiative, along with the 5M Trees by 2028 program, is a core component of the Marcos administration’s sustainable

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced on Thursday that the 2025 GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI) Report serves as an important reminder of the ongoing efforts needed to achieve universal, reliable, and affordable digital access for Filipinos. The report revealed a slight decline in the Philippines’ score, from 68.31 to 67.69, indicating the challenges that remain in bridging the digital divide. According to Philippines News Agency, the DICT emphasized that the report should be seen not as a setback but as a guide to reinforce the focus on closing the digital divide, aligning with President Ferdinand

Manila: Malaca±ang has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s recent allegations as a diversionary tactic intended to shift attention away from her own accountability issues, including those related to confidential funds and impeachment complaints. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro responded to Duterte’s claims that the impeachment efforts against her are part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s strategy to remain in power. According to Philippines News Agency, Duterte alleged that President Marcos and his allies considered her a threat due to her status as a frontrunner in the 2028 presidential race. She suggested that this perceived threat

Manila: Young workers now prefer jobs that offer flexible arrangements and digitally-driven roles, a Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) official said Thursday. DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres noted a noticeable shift in employment preferences among the youth workforce in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Torres described this change as a “dynamic shift” towards meaningful work aligned with global demands. She highlighted this trend during her keynote address at the launch of the “Advancing Digital and Green Skills for Youth in ASEAN” project in Manila. Young people are increasingly interested in flexible work arrangements, roles driven by digital innovation,

Manila: Investors took note of the temporary truce in the Middle East, bolstering sentiments in the local bourse and the currency markets Thursday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 0.08 percent to 6,330.65 points, and the broader All Shares by 0.16 percent to 3,760.45 points. According to Philippines News Agency, most of the sectoral indices ended in the red, except for the Property and the Holding Firms, which rose by 1.30 percent and 0.42 percent, respectively. Mining and Oil fell the most at 1.37 percent, and was trailed by the Financials, 0.16 percent; Industrial, 0.15 percent; and Services, 0.09