Expect to see less of Batangas 1st district Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste in the House of Representatives, at least for the time being. Leviste confirmed in Viber message exchanges with reporters on Friday night, Jan. 30 that he sought a travel authority from the House leadership, and that he was...
A new ten-year national education roadmap has been formally presented to President Marcos, outlining an ambitious strategy to address the Philippines’ deepening learning crisis. In a statement issued Friday, January 30, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) said it formally...
The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have pledged unified action to address the country’s learning crisis. In a statement issued Friday, January 30, the Second Congressional Commission on...
The Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA) urges lawmakers to maintain stable trade relations with China, warning that a diplomatic breakdown could derail the country’s renewable energy targets and cripple local employment. In a formal appeal addressed to Senators Pia Cayetano and...
There is no upcoming Cabinet "rigodon" amid concerns that some department officials continue to serve in an acting capacity, Malacañang said. President Marcos said there will be no Cabinet reorganization as the names of the secretaries he appointed will be submitted to the Commission on...
ILOILO CITY—Security measures at Iloilo Airport are under review after a knife-wielding passenger was shot by police this week. Agencies under the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are coordinating with each other for the assessment and review of security measures. Many Ilonggos blamed the...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora excitedly announced the approval of the city 's 2nd high-rise housing building by the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) headed by SHFC President Federico Laxa on Friday, Jan, 30. According to Zamora, the second building will have 34 storeys and 1,120...
Business groups are pushing the Marcos Jr. administration to institute reforms aimed at reviving the manufacturing sector to breathe new life into the economy after posting lackluster growth last year. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s gross domestic product...
A historic P1.3-trillion education budget is driving sweeping reforms across the Department of Education (DepEd) this year—empowering programs from expanded school feeding and classroom support to accelerated teacher promotions and higher pay under the administration’s push to strengthen basic...
President Marcos has rejected calls to declare Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata over his remarks against Filipino officials. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President strongly said "no" to the possibility of declaring...
President Marcos said the Philippines will prioritize the development of economic corridors and stronger regional supply chains as it assumes the chairmanship of the ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) in 2026. Speaking at the ceremonial handover of the ASEAN-BAC chairship in Malacañan on...
'Huwag ninyong subukang magbigay ng maling report (Do not dare to submit false report)." This was the warning issued by President Marcos to officials as he ordered the monitoring of infrastructure projects every two weeks. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
