President Marcos has signed a law that institutionalizes the transition of the government to e-governance. Under the law, the government shall implement a "regulated, secure, and robust information and communication system" to facilitate a responsive and transparent online citizen-centered services.
PHL banks’ loans to MSMEs still below quota
Philippine banks once again failed to meet the mandated lending quota for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), data from the central bank showed.
PHL seeks ‘balance’ between energy security, affordability
The Philippine Energy Plan in the runup to 2050 will seek to achieve a balance between incorporating affordable renewable energy (RE) while ensuring energy security, the Department of Energy (DoE) said.
Online sellers, platforms must have DTI “Trustmark” by Sept. 30
Online merchants, e-retailers, e-marketplaces and digital platforms have until Sept. 30 to secure a digital badge from the Department of Trade and Industry. The DTI said this is meant to increase consumer confidence in e-commerce transactions.
18M Filipinos now using eGov Super App; DICT eyes 40M by 2026
Over 18 million users are now using the eGov Super App, a platform that integrates key government services into a single digital platform, making it easier for Filipinos to access essential services.
Groups back Climate Accountability bill
Lawmakers refiled on Monday the Climate Accountability bill, which mandates major climate-polluting companies to compensate communities for losses and damage related to climate change, environmental group Greenpeace Philippines, which is backing the measure, said.
‘Flood-control mess dents economic gains’
The controversy surrounding billions worth of flood control projects is bad news for the national government which has struggled to meet its economic growth targets for the past three years.
Government committed to adopt ‘energy trilemma’
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) are fully committed to adopt the energy trilemma despite the challenges of balancing three interconnected goals—security, sustainability, and affordability.
Blockchain backed as tool for improving budget transparency
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it supports proposals to deploy blockchain technology in preparing the budget to make the compilation of the spending plan more transparent.
June FDI net inflows sink to six-month low
Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDI) sank to a six-month low in June, with the first-half tally also posting a double-digit drop, as global trade risks continued to weigh on market sentiment, resulting in a net outflow of equity capital.
SEC expands online registration facility to firms with foreign equity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has included foreign companies that intend to incorporate in the domestic market to register through its One Day Submission and Electronic Registration of Companies (OneSEC) Zuper Easy Registration Online facility.
PhilHealth seeks legislative support for Universal Health Care
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding health benefits through evidence-based policies and actuarial projections.
DENR keeps 30% forest cover goal for 2030
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) aims to expand reforestation and enlist broader multi-sectoral participation to protect the country’s terrestrial areas, in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Nearly ₱50-B DSWD fund cuts to hurt ₱7-M Filipinos
Nearly 7-million Filipinos are projected to lose access to social welfare services by 2026 due to significant budget cuts to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and the complete phaseout of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap).
Independent probe of flood control mess
President Marcos Jr.’s plan to organize an independent commission to investigate flood control anomalies is a timely and bold move aimed at rooting out corruption and inefficiency in infrastructure spending.
DA urges Congress to restore NFA’s rice, corn buying power
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged Congress to support its proposal to restore and expand the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to directly buy corn and rice from local farmers and cooperatives.
Infra flagship project goal not likely met before 2028
The Marcos administration may fall short of its target to complete more of its Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) by the time President Ferdinand Marcoos Jr. steps down from office.
Stringent biosecurity checks set for live freshwater prawn imports
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it plans to assign a panel to conduct biosecurity checks on live imports of giant freshwater prawn to protect the aquaculture industry.
Funding woes stall F-16 deal as upgrades pushed
The Philippine government’s plan to acquire 20 F-16 fighter jets from the US remains stalled due to funding constraints, officials said on Tuesday, even as Manila deepens its defense cooperation with Washington and other partners to address growing security challenges.
DOE revises guidelines on EVs, issues new classifications
There are now six classifications of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines, up from the previous four, based on the amended Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines.
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