SONA 2020
Gov't uses various platforms to boost participatory governance
July 15, 2020, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said the government continues to use various platforms to engage citizens to join the pursuit of good governance and improved public service delivery. Speaking for the Participatory Governance Cluster at a pre-SONA… Read More
Digital upscaling priority under proposed 2021 budget
July 15, 2020, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government is firm on facing the digital economy head-on as allocations have been included for this under the proposed 2021 national budget, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Wendel Avisado said. During the second virtual pre-State-of-the-Nation Address… Read More
Over 65K contact tracers help PH’s Covid-19 response
July 15, 2020, 6:03 pm
MANILA – Close to 5,000 contact tracing teams were formed as local government units (LGUs) continue to intensify contact tracing, testing and referrals of patients to hospitals and facilities in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health crisis, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año… Read More
PH economy recovering despite Covid-19 pandemic: Nograles
July 15, 2020, 3:14 pm
MANILA – Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Wednesday said the Philippine economy is recovering from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. During the second part of the pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA), Nograles said there are signs of economic rebound from… Read More
'20 growth target stays amid expected deeper contraction in Q2
July 8, 2020, 10:11 pm
MANILA – Economic contraction in the second quarter of the year is expected to be deeper than the first three months performance, but economic managers are keeping their 2 percent to 3.4 percent contraction projection for this year. “It’s logical that the second quarter will be worse than… Read More
Gov't in talks with new possible NAIA rehab proponents
July 8, 2020, 10:03 pm
MANILA – Discussions are now underway between the government and the potential proponents for the PHP102-billion rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). During a virtual pre-State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) briefing Wednesday, Finance Secretary… Read More
Data shows economy starting to recover from pandemic: NEDA chief
July 8, 2020, 9:55 pm
MANILA – The economy is starting to rebound from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic but returning to positive growth depends on proactive implementation of the economic recovery program, the country’s chief economist said on Wednesday. “We have prepared the macroeconomic… Read More
Construction of BBB projects on track: DPWH chief
July 8, 2020, 7:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday reported that construction of big-ticket projects of the government are on track despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a virtual presser after the pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) forum by… Read More
PH strong enough to win vs. pandemic: DOF chief
July 8, 2020, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippine economy may be suffering from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic but it is strong enough to “get back to its feet” and achieve more once it recovers. During a virtual pre-State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) forum Wednesday, Department of… Read More
Policy shifts in food systems needed in new normal: DA chief
July 8, 2020, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Wednesday underscored the need to introduce policy shifts in governing food systems to achieve the “overarching goal” of ensuring food security in the country amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. During the first Pre-State of the… Read More
Let’s build ‘better, more prosperous’ PH, Duterte to Filipinos
July 8, 2020, 3:50 pm
MANILA – As the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic continues to grapple the country, President Rodrigo Duterte has enjoined Filipinos to help his administration build a “better and more prosperous” Philippines. Duterte made the call on Wednesday ahead of his fifth State of the… Read More
Gov't working 'round-the-clock' to reduce Covid-19 impact
July 8, 2020, 12:34 pm
MANILA – The national government is working round-the-clock to minimize the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic and to ensure sustainable recovery of the economy, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s fifth state of the nation… Read More
Cabinet to report on PH economic recovery, infra dev't plans
July 8, 2020, 11:05 am
MANILA – A three-part forum series discussing the government’s package of policies and programs that ensure and promote the Filipino people’s welfare will be held starting Wednesday, in preparation for the 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. The forum,… Read More
Cayetano eyes teleconferencing-type of SONA
June 19, 2020, 6:35 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday said the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte would likely be conducted via teleconferencing, which has been the method used by Congress to hold sessions and committee hearings. In an… Read More
