
DEPDev opposes online gambling, studies tax-based mitigation
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed opposition to online gambling amid growing concerns that it…
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Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed opposition to online gambling amid growing concerns that it…
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The future of our cities doesn't lie in simply widening roads or building more skywalks. It also lies in sound policy making and in reclaiming the street as a…
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The brewing conflict has ominous potential to propel crude prices to unprecedented levels.
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The Department of Energy and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have formalized their new technical cooperation project aimed at strengthening the…
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To strengthen digital reporting and safeguards, the Supreme Court has amended the 2024 rules on notarial practice to modernize and streamline notarial…
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Four strategic investments, amounting to P14.7 billion, were also operational, helping the country transition to clean energy resources.
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) on Wednesday launched Market or Palengke Tourism, an initiative aimed at promoting public markets as heritage and cultural…
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government convened health experts, policymakers and Islamic scholars on Wednesday…
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), one of the most respected policy think tanks in the United States, is now accepting applications for…
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For SM Supermalls, resilience is central to creating sustainable and prepared communities. As part of this effort, the company is focusing on micro, small, and…
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The government has launched its pivotal 10-year Trabaho Para sa Bayan 2025-2034 (Jobs for the Nation) first labor market plan, which aims to promote decent…
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‘Our shared priorities remain clear: Education, health, peace, livelihood, infrastructure, security and long-term development.’
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The country’s economic growth slowed to 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 5.9 percent in the same period last year, the Philippine Statistics…
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If elected, Pasig mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya has pledged to transform Plaza Bonifacio into a space that benefits all Pasigueños.
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Living on a street filled with these iconic brownstones, I see many tourists taking pictures in front of them, which shows just how much of a tourist…
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‘We have a matrix that we’re using to evaluate the benefits of each agreement. If a defense pact isn’t contributing to our strategic interests, it doesn’t make…
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The DICT directive compels national government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, state universities and colleges and other covered…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is moving to establish a new Strategic Defense Command to oversee joint training operations with allied nations, as…
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