Context Dispatch
PCSO tops 2024 GOCC rankings
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) emerged as the top-performing government-owned and controlled corporation in the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) 2024 performance evaluation, earning the highest score at 100.63% and surpassing major institutions like the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority and PAGCOR.
Japan-PH sugarcane research center stage at Negros Occidental symposium
Japan highlighted its expanding support for Philippine agriculture during a two-day visit to Negros Occidental by Ambassador Endo Kazuya from December 1–2, 2025.
Australia delivers new drone training boost to PCG
Australia has completed a second round of drone operator training for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), further strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation as both countries approach 80 years of diplomatic ties.
Business leaders back Angara, supports P1.38-T DepEd budget
Major business and education groups have thrown their full support behind Education Secretary Sonny Angara, endorsing the proposed P1.38-trillion allocation for the education sector in the 2026 national budget.
Corruption is an economic threat – Ombudsman
Governance and transparency dominated Day 2 of the Pilipinas Conference 2025 as Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla declared that economic stability begins with honest and accountable leadership.
Remulla told leaders from government, business, and the diplomatic community that investors look beyond numbers and examine whether rules are followed and public funds are protected. He warned that trust is “fragile” and that corruption remains an economic threat.
