Power subsidies eyed to ease burden on consumers
MANILA – Electricity subsidies and mandated discounts should be funded through the national budget instead of being passed on to consumers, a senator said Tuesday. In Senate Resolution 375, Senator Bam…
‘Trabaho Para sa Bayan’ pushes for inclusivity,improved job matching in labor market
A new roadmap calling for improved job-skill matching and inclusivity is expected to bolster the employment landscape in the CALABARZON region. Last April 23, the Department of Economy, Planning, and…
DA eyes to modernize agri sector with private sector participation
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday it aims to build modern and stronger agricultural infrastructure through private sector participation to achieve sustainable food security and boost farmers’ income.…
DOLE Senate assures better TUPAD validation, monitoring
MANILA – An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said the agency is strengthening validation and monitoring mechanisms of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers…
Public participation vital in conserving environment
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Driven by the goal of preserving a clean and sustainable environment for future generations, around 2,500 students from various colleges and universities across Calamba City…
PAGASA issues El Niño alert
MANILA – The weather bureau officially issued an El Niño alert on Wednesday, following the high probability that this phenomenon would develop from June to August and last until early 2027.…
NFA to auction aging rice in early May to free up spaces
MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) on Wednesday announced the auction of aging rice stocks in early May to free up space in NFA warehouses amid the agency’s palay (unhusked…
More PUV drivers receive cash aid on Day 2 of special payout
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday continued the second day of its special payout of PHP5,000 cash relief assistance (CRA) to public utility vehicle (PUV)…
GSIS, SSS contribution relief seen to boost purchasing power
MANILA – Suspending or temporarily absorbing contributions to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) could help boost the purchasing power of Filipinos amid rising prices, Senator…
DA eyes P50/kg price cap on imported rice by month’s end
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing to implement a price cap on imported rice by the end of the month after the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) said…