Public Works Secretary and chief isolation czar Mark Villar has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “I regret to announce that today, July 15, I received my test result and it is positive for COVID-19,” Villar said in his Facebook post. Besides Villar, Senators Aquilino Pimentel 3rd., Sonny Angara, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Education… Read More DPWH chief Mark Villar tests positive for COVID-19
By Patrick Villalobos, Contributor Journalists and their dependents can now avail of free skills training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), following the agency’s execution of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the National Press Club (NPC). Per the pact, NPC members or any two immediate members of their family, as well… Read More Tesda offers free skills training to journos, dependents
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants local government units (LGUs) to implement a shorter curfew for longer business hours. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said longer operating hours would help restaurants and fast-food chains with dine-in services to accommodate more customers. “I hope they will allow it because it will give additional income. Instead… Read More DTI urges LGUs to start curfew at 12 midnight for longer biz hours
State-run Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has unched its electronic-payment portal (EPP) in its bid to digitize collection of port charges to reduce face-to-face transaction and comply with the ‘new normal’ scheme due to the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The EPP, designed and develop by in-house technology and online platform experts, is a major upgrade… Read More PPA launches e-payment portal for port-related charges
The Department of Public Works and Highways said it expects the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board to approve “very soon” the P22.4-billion Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway. “Were looking to expedite the CTBEx with the NEDA. In fact, I’m talking with NEDA Sec [Karl] Chua to fast track all the necessary informations. So, nakatutuk kami dyan,”… Read More DPWH sees NEDA approval of P22.4B Cavite-Tagaytay-Batangas Expressway ‘very soon’
Consumer prices rose 2.5 percent in June mostly because of costlier transportation, water and electricity, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Last month’s inflation rate brought the year-to-date consumer prices at 2.5 precent. In May, inflation was posted at 2.1 percent. “The uptrend in the June 2020 inflation was primarily brought about by the 2.3… Read More Higher tricycle fare pushes consumer prices to increase 2.5% in June
The Department of Finance said over 80 private educational institutions have expressed interest in accessing the credit facility launched in May this year by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to aid them in implementing their respective “study now, pay later” plans for students amid the financial constraints suffered by families as a result of the coronavirus-induced crisis. As of July 1, the LANDBANK… Read More DOF says over 80 schools eyeing Landbank’s credit program
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated P244 million-worth of smuggled, unregistered or counterfeit personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other medical supplies since March 25 up to May 31, 2020. This is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to stop the illegal importation, storage and hoarding of goods deemed essential to the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The BOC said that… Read More Customs seizes P244M smuggled PPEs, medical supplies
San Miguel Corp. said it will continue to invest in infrastructure projects despite the COVID-19 pandemic to create more jobs and support the economy. “We are still dealing with a crisis. But we are determined to do our part to help our economy, our country, and our people,” Ramon S. Ang, president and chief operating… Read More San Miguel to invest more in infra projects to create more jobs, boost economy
Pinoy millennials are anxious and stressed about the welfare of their family amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Deloitte survey released locally by Deloitte Philippines. The 2020 Deloitte Global Millennial Survey revealed that 57 percent of Filipino millennials feel anxious or stressed all or most of the time, compared to 44 percent of… Read More Pinoy millennials anxious about family welfare
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