Day: September 16, 2025

New york: The Philippine government is set to advocate for a strengthened United Nations during its participation in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York from September 21 to 27, as announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will head the Philippine delegation and is expected to reaffirm Manila’s commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based international order. According to Philippines News Agency, Lazaro will emphasize the Philippines’ efforts in tackling complex global challenges and call for a more robust UN that supports peace, security, climate action, migrant protection,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially approved a new round of salary increases for employees of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), acknowledging their critical role in contributing significant revenues to the national treasury. Speaking at the 2025 GOCCs’ Day event held in Malaca±ang, President Marcos announced that he had signed the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) II, which will facilitate the salary adjustments for GOCC workers. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized the necessity of these adjustments, stating, “Well-deserved indeed,” a remark that was met with applause from the attendees. In addition to the salary

Manila: Government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) have remitted a whopping PHP116.84 billion in dividends to the National Treasury as of September this year, the Department of Finance (DOF) reported Tuesday during the 2025 GOCCs’ Day rites in Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, the dividends came from 53 GOCCs, with 15 remitting at least PHP1 billion each. The Land Bank of the Philippines led the list with PHP33.53 billion, followed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (PHP18.91 billion) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PHP12.68 billion). Other top contributors include the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PHP10.13 billion), the Power

Manila: The Archdiocese of Manila has called upon its members to express their dissatisfaction with corruption in flood control projects through peaceful means. Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula emphasized the citizens’ right to protest against governmental irregularities, highlighting the importance of such actions as expressions of moral conviction and civic duty. According to Philippines News Agency, Cardinal Advincula stressed that organized rallies denouncing corruption are not merely political acts but reflect the people’s collective moral stance against corruption. “The public’s engagement in governance extends beyond election periods,” he stated, adding that citizens should hold leaders accountable through vigilance and, when

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) to enhance their services by adopting modern technology and reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies. Speaking at the 2025 GOCCs’ Day in Malaca±ang, Marcos emphasized the importance of efficiency and transparency alongside fiscal contributions. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos challenged GOCCs to invest in technology and streamline processes to ensure that Filipinos have easier and fairer access to services. He commended the PHP116.8 billion in dividends remitted as of September but highlighted the necessity of maintaining public trust through accountability. The President stressed the importance of directing dividend