DICT issues bid invitation for P473-million fiber optic project
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it set aside P473.14 million for a contract to provide internet connectivity services in public places...
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ERC rejects claim it is ‘playing favorites’ with RE
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it does not favor any specific energy technology in approving power supply contracts, adding that its decisions hinge on...
PGH, IWTS launches country’s first charity bone marrow transplant unit
The country’s first charity bone marrow transplant unit was opened at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) on Friday, aiming to help Filipinos with blood-related diseases...
Small steps, big impact: Building your roadmap to a greener lifestyle
Living sustainably doesn’t have to happen overnight. In fact, the most lasting changes often begin with small, intentional steps. As more individuals and families seek...
DepEd tightens LGU classroom construction monitoring
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it has strengthened its project monitoring framework as it partners with 168 local government units (LGUs) to...
Philippines’ net FDI inflows plunge to near 10-year low in April
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDI) in the Philippines plunged to a near 10-year low of $250 million in...
UP backs rental housing project amid demolition, displacement concerns
The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday said construction of its ‘low-cost’ rental housing project will begin later this year despite residents’ concerns over...
Teodoro seeks higher defense spending to bolster maritime security
Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said on Friday that the Philippines should increase defense spending to between 2% to 4% of gross domestic product...
US tags Pax Silica initiative in Philippines as top priority — DoF
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE United States has identified its Pax Silica-related initiatives in the Philippines as one of its top priorities,...
Meralco July power rate rises P0.3428/kWh on higher generation charge
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) raised electricity rates for July by P0.3428 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), with higher generation costs accounting for more than half of...