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The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of honoring the deeds of Filipino war veterans and urged the public to draw strength and inspiration from their courage as the country continues its fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Over 3.2 million learners have already registered for School Year (SY) 2021-2022 based on the latest data released by the Department of Education (DepEd).

Asserting a country’s sovereignty does not equate to declaring a war against another country who claims ownership over its territory, Senator Grace Poe said on Tuesday, April 20.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday disclosed that there is “one little item left” in the ongoing negotiation between the Philippines and the United States regarding the fate of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).

Senators have appealed to the government to encourage people to take part in community pantries instead of making moves to stop or vilify the initiative.Senate President Vicente Sotto III joined his colleagues Tuesday, April 20, in lamenting the reported profiling and red-tagging of organizers of community pantries.

Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, April 20, said that it is regrettable that his election protest lodged with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) was viewed by the Justice-in-charge with ‘’extreme partiality through his yellow lenses.’’       

President Duterte has called for the abolition of the Kafala or sponsorship system for migrant workers, saying it was “unjust” and “exploitative.”

The United States is just waiting for the Philippines to ask for its help in removing or asking the Chinese vessels moored in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the top Filipino diplomat in Washington, D.C. said on Tuesday. 

Despite the clamor for class cancellation and easing of academic workload, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Chancellor Fidel R. Nemenzo said the university has recommended keeping the original academic schedule this semester.

The Department of Health (DOH) should respond to the call for emergency hiring and request for additional support that hospital associations have asked from the government instead of slapping them with notices of offense, Senator Risa Hontiveros said.

The Philippines and China may have shared bonds of friendship, but Presidential spokesman Harry Roque asserted on Tuesday, April 20, that such relations have limits amid the West Philippine Sea dispute.

Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong“ Marcos’ “sweeping allegations” of electoral fraud during the 2016 vice presidential polls have always been “baseless and unfounded” as proven by the decision of the Supreme Court, Vice President Leni Robredo’s spokesperson said on Tuesday, April 20.

What good will the recall of lowered import tariffs be if the local hog industry is already dead?

Typhoon "Bising" (international name "Surigae") is expected to bring stormy weather conditions in Catanduanes, eastern portions of Cagayan and Isabela, and northern part of Aurora in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday afternoon, April 20.

A group on Tuesday, April 20, urged the leadership of the Department of Education (DepEd) to focus its efforts into “more relevant” activities such as conducting a survey among its teachers during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic instead of “profiling” the members of teachers’ organizations.

Who says that the hotel industry hasn't done its part in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?

The Public Attorneys Office (PAO) on Tuesday, April 20, assured all community pantry organizers of its legal assistance in cases of red-tagging and harassment by law enforcement officers.

It may be a good idea to put fish on those trending community pantry tables, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday, April 20.