The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging the Senate to approve House Bill No. 6789, which aims to create a new Department of Water Resources (DWR). The bill, recently approved on third reading by the House of Representatives, is a priority measure endorsed by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council under the directive of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to fast-track key reforms.
Manila Water has started commissioning its newly built Pinugay Septage Treatment Plant (SpTP) in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, as part of efforts to improve wastewater services in the East Zone.
The Philippines is moving closer to becoming a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing, with high-level discussions underway for a major investment in the sector, Finance Secretary Frederick Go announced.
The Municipal Government of San Felipe has rolled out a community information campaign and assistance program to support coastal residents affected by ongoing submarine cable maintenance in the province’s waters.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Bangsamoro Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) are moving to develop proposed economic zones in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan and Maguindanao del Norte, potentially opening new investment and job opportunities across the Bangsamoro region.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is backing broader use of Filipino in court proceedings, saying greater access to the national language could help close the gap between the justice system and ordinary Filipinos.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out P64 million in farm aid and post-harvest investments in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, to address gaps in production, storage, processing, and machinery use across the province.
Government Service Insurance System President and General Manager Wick Veloso has been conferred the “Asia’s Modern Hero” award for distinguished public service and financial leadership, receiving the honor at the September 25, 2026 ceremony at Okada Manila organized by the Golden Icons Foundation and Asia’s Golden Icon Awards & Events Inc.