Author: Juan Santos
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Philippine Government to Enhance Public Financial Management Through Digitalization and Transparency
In a significant move towards improving governance, the Philippine government has announced plans to institutionalize the digitalization, monitoring, and evaluation of Public Financial Management (PFM) processes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing budget transparency, was revealed by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during a press conference at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific…
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PAGCOR Unveils Two New Socio-Civic Centers in Davao de Oro
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has recently opened two new socio-civic centers in the towns of Maragusan and New Bataan, located in Davao de Oro province. The inauguration took place on January 23, 2025, with each center constructed using a budget of PHP50 million. These facilities are designed to provide safe havens during…
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MMDA Approves U-turn Removal on C5 Road to Enhance Traffic Flow
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has given preliminary approval to remove a U-turn slot on C5 Road in Parañaque City, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila. This decision was highlighted by MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes during a briefing at Malacañan Palace. The proposal to eliminate the U-turn at the C5-Kalayaan Avenue Interchange…
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Philippines Shows Progress in Disaster Preparedness but More Action Required
In a recent statement, Ariel Nepomuceno, the administrator of the Office of Civil Defense, highlighted the advancements in disaster preparedness across the Philippines. He specifically praised the increased utilization of hazard assessment tools like Hazard Hunter and Geohazard maps, which have been instrumental in helping Filipinos understand and prepare for potential disasters. Despite these improvements,…
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Philippine Treasury Successfully Allocates Reissued Bonds
The Philippine Bureau of the Treasury announced a complete allocation of reissued Treasury bonds during an auction held on Tuesday. These bonds, with a remaining term of five years and five months, were auctioned at an average yield of 5.968 percent, which was slightly below the current secondary market rate. As of February 3, the…
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DPWH Enhances Davao City and Negros Road Networks with Completed Maintenance Projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed essential maintenance projects on key roadways in Davao City and Negros, significantly improving connectivity and safety for local residents and travelers. In Davao City, the DPWH finalized preventive maintenance on a 5.76-kilometer stretch of the Davao City Diversion Road, which now boasts enhanced asphalt…
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Philippine and US Aircraft Engage in Joint Military Exercises Over West Philippine Sea
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the skies over the West Philippine Sea became the stage for a significant military collaboration between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Three FA-50PH jet fighters from the PAF joined forces with two B-1 ‘Lancer’ bombers from the US to conduct a series of…
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Senate President Escudero Endorses Food Security Emergency to Tackle Rising Rice Prices
Senate President Francis Escudero has thrown his weight behind the Department of Agriculture’s proposal to declare a national food security emergency, highlighting the urgent need to reduce rice prices to combat inflation. In a statement sent via Viber to journalists, Escudero stressed the importance of addressing the significant contribution of rice prices to the country’s…
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