To reduce pressure on teachers while preserving teaching quality, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 9, said it is rolling out reforms to classroom observation practices. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara acknowledged long-standing concerns from teachers, stressing that their welfare...
The government has approved the ₱105.7-billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the School Infrastructure Project Phase III (PSIP III) to close classroom gaps and upgrade learning facilities, alongside major projects to improve market and transport links. The Department of Economy, Planning,...
Full payment for the sale of a Puerto Galera property and the bid bond for the sale of Tagaytay and Makati Sports Club Share Inc. kept income flowing for the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) as of end-November 2025, contributing to higher year-on-year November privatization...
Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as Transportation Secretary, Giovanni Lopez, has stepped in to settle some issues with the LTO, particularly those being discussed lately because of a recent incident . The Transportation Secretary has just released a memorandum today regarding license...
A Philippine Army (PA) officer was stripped of his duties after allegedly posting a statement online where he withdrew personal support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., military officials confirmed on Friday, Jan. 9. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, PA commanding general, placed Colonel Audie A....
President Marcos said the Philippines will harness artificial intelligence to accelerate national development as he led the launch of the Department of Education (DepEd)’s Project Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence, or AGAP.AI. Speaking at the launch...
President Marcos on Friday, Jan. 9, called on Filipinos to carry the values of compassion, service, and solidarity beyond the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene and into everyday life. In a message marking the religious observance, the President joined the Catholic faithful in reflecting on the...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III rejected on Friday, January 9 allegations that there’s soft pork barrel in the 2026 national budget saying such statements are “unfair and baseless.” Sotto aired his sentiment when asked about Sen. Imee Marcos’ insistence that there is an...
The country’s largest automotive industry group has joined the domestic auto sector’s growing call opposing the budget cut to two “crucial” incentive programs, arguing that the government should stand by its word to companies that have delivered economic gains. In a statement on Thursday,...
LEGAZPI CITY – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday assured the provincial government of Albay of sustained assistance for local government units (LGUs) and families affected by the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano. Gatchalian visited the...
House Assistant Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong slammed what he described as Senator Imee Marcos ' "fictional interpretation" of the newly-signed 2026 national budget as an alleged tool for Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment. Adiong, in a...
The Supreme Court (SC) was asked on Thursday, Jan. 8, to declare unconstitutional the P150.9 billion unprogrammed appropriations (UA) in the 2026 national budget. The P150.9 billion UA was included in the P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 under Republic Act No. 12314, the 2026 General...
