The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 14, said it has awarded 99.3 percent of its 2025 procurement projects, significantly accelerating the delivery of laptops, textbooks, and classrooms nationwide, in line with the Marcos administration’s push for faster, more transparent,...
Even ordinary people can now file complaints on the misuse of government programs and other related concerts of the local government units (LGUs) particularly against “epal’’ or credit grabbers as established and accessible mechanisms are now in place, the Department of the Interior and Local...
Contrary to claims by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, said reclamation projects do not mitigate flooding and may even worsen it by obstructing the natural flow of floodwaters to Manila Bay. Raquel...
Thousands of new jobs in manufacturing and information technology (IT) are expected to be created after President Marcos approved new and expanded special economic zones in Batangas and Iloilo, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. “The new ecozones reinforce the Marcos Jr. administration’s...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday, Jan. 14, that it is prepared to support the crafting of a new modernization law as the current AFP Modernization Act is set to expire in 2027 amid rising regional security concerns and renewed focus on national sovereignty. AFP Deputy...
President Marcos continues to have confidence in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and will not be pressured by public calls to abolish it, Malacañang said on Wednesday, Jan. 14. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Malacañang said members of the House of Representatives must decide for themselves whether to pursue an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, stressing that such decisions should be guided by conscience and evidence, not signals from the Palace. Presidential Communications...
A broad coalition of church groups, environmental advocates, fisherfolk organizations, youth groups, and civil society organizations has formally petitioned President Marcos to stop proposed reclamation projects in Manila Bay, warning that the developments could worsen flooding, trigger...
President Marcos returned to Manila with two signed deals from his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malacañang said Marcos arrived in the country at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, from Abu Dhabi. In his arrival statement, Marcos announced that the Comprehensive Economic...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 14, welcomed the results of a recent Tangere survey, describing the findings as an important reflection of public sentiment and a guide for improving ongoing education reforms. In an official statement released by Chief Media Relations...
President Marcos welcomed DAMAC Digital’s planned investment in the Philippines, including what is expected to be the country’s largest data center, during a business meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Jan. 13. In a Facebook post, Marcos said he was “very excited” about the firm’s plans,...
Camarines Sur-based congressmen are prodding senators to approve their own version of the measure creating the Department of Water Resources (DWR), which, among others, will help ensure easy, universal access to safe and affordable water for Filipinos in the long haul. Reps. Luigi Villafuerte...
