Category: General

PUTRAJAYA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged the crucial role played by civil servants in helping to enhance the country’s performance and ensure its success. He said the government is grateful that the country has recently received numerous recognitions, recording progress in terms of economic growth and the strengthening of the ringgit. “This success is certainly due to more stable politics, as well as clearer policies and frameworks. But a very important element to highlight is that we have a tradition of civil service that has worked hard to improve performance and ensure (the country’s) success. “Although it

MANILA: Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 is the “best tool” to sustain economic growth and benefit all Filipinos. At the start of deliberations, Romualdez said Congress would ensure that every peso in next year’s capital outlay is judiciously allocated and spent by prioritizing programs and initiatives that will contribute to national goals and the well-being of citizens. “The budget is the best tool we have to ensure that our people, especially the poor, feel the tangible benefits of our economic achievements,” Romualdez said. “It is through the careful and strategic allocation of

DAVAO CITY: At least 4,910 calamity-affected farmers in Davao del Norte received PHP10 million worth of fertilizer support over the weekend, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) said Monday. In a statement, DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga said the agency distributed 2,977 bags of complete fertilizers, 2,977 bags of Urea, and 1,924 bags of Muriate of Potash to farmer-beneficiaries affected by calamities. “It is our commitment to always support our farmers who are our partners in ensuring food availability, accessibility and affordability, especially in times of calamity,” Gonzaga said. He said the province will receive more pooling resources from

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is assisting national artiste Safiah Ibrahim, who is reportedly suffering from cataracts that are impairing her vision. In a Facebook post, Anwar shared that his Political Secretary, Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, delivered a contribution on his behalf this morning. ‘She (Safiah) needs to undergo eye surgery promptly to prevent unwanted complications. ‘Therefore, Farhan has presented a contribution on my behalf to help alleviate her medical expenses,’ he stated. Anwar also wished Safiah a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

IPOH, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul recently convened a meeting with secretaries-general (KSU) and legal advisors from each ministry to review existing legislation that may be obsolete. Johari stated that this measure is necessary to address outdated laws that are incompatible with the digital age and to ensure they are updated to keep pace with current developments. “I have requested to hold at least two to three meetings per year with the KSU. The response was very good at the first meeting, alhamdulillah. “I anticipate a second meeting, possibly during the upcoming budget session (2025 Budget), which will