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PH eyes EU, Canada, Chile trade deals to expand export markets
The Philippines is on the verge of expanding its free trade agreement portfolio to 20, with negotiations ongoing with the European Union, Canada, and Chile, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced Saturday, as the Marcos administration pushes to open new markets for Filipino exporters. Roque said…
DTI launches P13-B in loans for OFWs, women entrepreneurs, MSMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched five simultaneous loan programs totaling P13 billion aimed at helping overseas Filipino workers, women entrepreneurs, exporters, small businesses, and transport operators, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced Saturday, April 18. Roque…
Trade chief Cristina Roque vows no price hikes on basic goods until May 10, 2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended its price freeze on basic necessities and prime commodities through May 10, 2026, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced, as the government continues weekly negotiations with manufacturers and retailers to keep shelves affordable amid…
Marcos expects DOT chief Mathay to make tourism work for local economies
Incoming Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay has been handed a clear mandate: make tourism work not just for popular destinations, but for local economies across the country. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appointed the veteran trade diplomat to lead the Department of Tourism (DOT)…
GSIS rolls out ‘Balik Ginhawa’ relief program, gives members lump-sum refund of 3-month loan amortizations
Government workers with outstanding GSIS loans may soon receive a welcome financial boost — the state pension fund is offering to credit the equivalent of three months’ loan amortizations directly to their accounts in one lump sum, for those who choose to apply. The Government Service Insurance…
Thousands of drivers missed from aid list to get special payout after Holy Week
Thousands of transport workers who were left out of the government’s cash assistance list will still receive their ₱5,000 cash aid through a special payout to be held after the Holy Week break, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Saturday, March 29. In an interview on DZRH…
Erice to Marcos, Duterte: Resign ‘if you still have shame’
House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Edgar “Egay” Erice on Wednesday, February 25 marked the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with a call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte to step down, invoking what he said was a crisis of leadership and…
School-based feeding program budget surges from ₱11.7 billion in 2025 to over ₱25 billion in 2026 under Marcos admin
The budget for the School-Based Feeding Program will increase from ₱11.7 billion in 2025 to over ₱25 billion in 2026 under the Marcos administration. During a press briefing in Malacañang, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the increase is part of what he described as a historic allocation for…
Capitalists, Leftists agree: PH economy disappointing, weak
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and left-leaning think tank IBON Foundation—often at opposite ends of the policy debate—arrived at the same conclusion that the Philippine economy underperformed in 2025 and faces serious structural weaknesses heading into 2026, based on…
ICI resignations show probe has failed; Marcos ‘doesn’t mean what he is saying’: Rep. Erice
House Minority Leader and Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice on Friday, December 26, said the resignation of Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Commissioner Rossana Fajardo confirms that the body created to probe corruption in public works has failed. In a text message to The…
DA chief cites PCA, NDA, PFDA among top performing attached agencies in 2025 year-end review
Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. on Saturday, December 13, identified several attached agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA) as standouts for 2025, citing institutional improvements and expanding production programs. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
Finance chief Frederick Go says PH economy remains solid, expects recovery as government spending normalizes in 2026
Newly-appointed Finance Secretary Frederick Go sought to ease public worries about the economy, saying the Philippines’ core economic fundamentals remain intact despite concerns over corruption controversies and reduced government spending in the second half of 2025. In an interview on DZRH News’…
Finance chief Frederick Go says BIR audit freeze will protect taxpayers, likens LOAs to search warrants
Newly-appointed Finance Secretary Frederick Go said the nationwide suspension of all Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) field audits is intended to protect taxpayers from arbitrary or poorly justified inspections, describing Letters of Authority (LOAs) as instruments that should meet standards…
Ramon Ang says he is not entering politics amid political turbulence
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) chairman and chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang on Thursday, November 20, firmly dismissed speculation that he is being positioned for a political role, saying he has no intention of entering government despite reported chatter within business circles. “Let me put…
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies role in alleged P52-billion budget insertions
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, November 19, rejected claims linking him to alleged insertions in the proposed 2025 national budget, denying that he ever promised to “take care” of P52 billion worth of adjustments. His rebuttal followed Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo…