Day: August 11, 2025

Ilocos norte: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is offering a theoretical driving course and road safety seminar for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Ilocos Norte. Carolyn Domingo, the disability affairs officer of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, announced that the activity is scheduled for August 14 and 15. According to Philippines News Agency, the event will take place at the Function Hall of the Dormitory Building of the Centennial Arena and will accommodate 100 participants, each accompanied by representatives from various local government units within the province. This initiative is part of the 47th National Disability Rights Week

Manila: All public and private schools must now adopt clear anti-bullying policies, promptly respond to complaints, and take concrete steps to ensure student safety under the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Bagong Pilipinas interview, CWC executive director Undersecretary Angelo Tapales stated that the updated rules issued by the Department of Education (DepEd) set minimum standards for school policies, including the obligation to investigate reports and restore a sense of safety for all parties involved. He noted that some

Manila: Talks about the exemptions of some Philippine products from United States tariffs continue, but specifics cannot be disclosed yet since these are under a non-disclosure agreement, an official said Monday. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go, during the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines forum at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila, said they are still waiting for the final decision on semiconductors. According to Philippines News Agency, this development follows US President Donald Trump’s proposal of a 100-percent tariff on semiconductor imports, a significant export for the Philippines. Data from the

Manila: Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) rose by more than 21 percent in May, as shown by data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). According to Philippines News Agency, the BSP released data on Monday indicating that net inflows of FDIs increased by 21.3 percent, from USD483 million in May 2024 to USD586 million in May 2025. FDIs encompass investments made by non-resident direct investors in resident enterprises where their equity capital constitutes at least 10 percent, as well as investments by non-resident subsidiaries or associates in their resident direct investors. The BSP noted that the rise

Manila: Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan emphasized the need for reforms to ensure resilient and transformative progress despite the robust growth of the Philippine economy. Speaking at the 2025 Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines Economic Forum in Manila, Balisacan highlighted the importance of building diverse economic pillars and equipping the workforce for future challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine economy experienced a 5.5 percent growth in the second quarter, resulting in a 5.4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) expansion for the first half of the year. However, Balisacan noted that the growth