DBM pushes ASEAN procurement reforms to boost growth, investments

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon on Wednesday underscored the importance of procurement reforms in boosting regional competitiveness, attracting investments and promoting economic growth across Southeast Asia. Speaking at a high-level dialogue, Secretary de Leon...

Malacañang orders gov’t agencies, LGUs to ramp up El Niño preparations

Malacañang has directed government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to intensify preparations for a stronger El Niño to ensure adequate supplies of water, food, and electricity while protecting the livelihood and health of Filipinos.  Acting on the directive of President Ferdinand...

CHED launches Nursing Education Roadmap 2030 to strengthen PH healthcare workforce

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched the Philippine Nursing Education Roadmap (PNER) 2030 during its National Directorate Meeting, setting a national direction for strengthening nursing education and preparing future nurses to respond to the country's evolving healthcare needs. Developed by the...

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Pax Silica facilities to spare Aeta farmers, communities—Malacañang

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday assured the public that facilities for the United States (US)-led Pax Silica project will be built within the designated "buildable zone" to prevent the displacement of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and local...