DPWH engineer dismissed over P96.5-million ‘ghost’ flood project in Bulacan
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has dismissed a district engineer over a P96.5-million anomalous flood control project in Bulacan, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to clean up the agency.
Globe launches hyper-personalized offers across GlobeOne, GCash, and Facebook
Globe has unveiled ‘Just For You’, a new hyper-personalized experience designed to deliver real-time, relevant mobile and data offers based on users' daily habits and interests.
FMR Equity Act could cut 36,000-KM road backlog, DA says
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging Congress to pass the proposed Farm-to-Market Roads (FMR) Development and Equity Act, aimed at addressing a 36,000-kilometer backlog in rural road infrastructure.
Grab named digital tourism partner in boost to Philippine tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially designated Grab as its digital tourism partner, signaling a strategic move to modernize food tourism and enhance inter-city travel in the Philippines. The collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of agreement, aims to elevate two key priorities: promoting Philippine gastronomy as a central tourism driver and improving connectivity between gateway hubs and cities across the country.
Japan, Philippines celebrate 60 years of volunteer diplomacy
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines Office, hosted a commemorative event at the Ambassador’s residence to mark the 60th anniversary of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV). The celebration highlighted the enduring friendship between Japan and the Philippines, grounded in shared development goals and deepening people-to-people ties through volunteerism.
