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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to resume peace talks with the National Democratic Front reflects his openness to address the grievances of communist rebels.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reassures local government units of ongoing support for their climate adaptation projects.

The House of Representatives passes the third and final reading of a measure enabling government access to excess funds from government-owned and controlled corporations for unprogrammed appropriations in the 2023 budget.

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is partnering with German and Nordic business groups in the Philippines to further promote ease of doing business in the country.

National government embraces cutting-edge agricultural technologies to enhance rice production across the country.

The House Committee on Overseas Worker Affairs greenlights unnumbered substitute bill, aiming to establish a temporary guardianship system ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the absence of their OFW parents.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the proposed 2024 General Appropriations Act before he travels to Japan next month.

Despite a notable downturn in the construction industry during the peak of the pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry remains hopeful for the continued growth of the country’s construction sector.

The Department of Migrant Workers hopes to forge more partnerships with various local government units in the country to help curb illegal recruitment and human trafficking.

DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez made it clear that the distribution of social pension has no backlog.