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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for global brands to thrive in […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed agreements with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and fishermen with direct access to markets where they can sell their produce to consumers. In separate events, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]
To enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing the expansion of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System. The Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act (Senate Bill No. 2974), which Gatchalian co-authored and co-sponsored, provides for the establishment of a PSHS System under the […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced that the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) expansion project is approximately 70% complete, with a target completion date set for December, just in time for the holiday season. This project is seen to further boost the economic prospects of the CALABARZON region and provide significant benefits for motorists. The expanded expressway […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing to amend Republic Act (RA) 11037 or the “Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act,” which institutionalized the national feeding program for undernourished children in public daycare, kindergarten, and elementary schools. Angara said he filed a bill that would expand the coverage of the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) to include […]
Senator Bong Go said that he wants to expand the National Academy of Sports system if proven successful by establishing campuses in different regions across the country. “Kung maganda naman po ang magiging resulta, isa po sa isusulong ko bilang Committee Chair on Sports sa Senado ay maging regionalized po itong eskwelahang ito,” said Go […]
The Senate has approved on final reading a measure that would expand the jurisdiction of first and second level courts, which would amend Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, or the Batas Pambansa Blg. 129. With 22 votes favoring the measure, two negative votes, with no abstention, Senate Bill No. 1886, or An Act Further Expanding […]
To revitalize the special economic zones in Subic and Clark by expanding the territories of the Subic Special Economic Zone and the Clark Special Economic Zone, increasing their powers and revising the allocation of income on taxes earned, Senator Dick Gordon has sponsored a measure which seeks to amend the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA). […]