Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that she will submit her courtesy resignation, in line with the reorganization of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) under newly appointed acting secretary Dave Gomez. In a memorandum issued on July 14, Gomez asked all...
After 10 years of being idle, three China-made trains finally became operational on Wednesday, July 16. President Marcos announced the start of the commercial operation of three Dalian trains which were among the trains purchased in 2014 from the Chinese firm CCRC Dalian Co. Its full operation...
President Marcos lauded the “impressive” ongoing construction of the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), saying it will reduce travel time from Valenzuela to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from two hours to just 40 minutes upon completion. Marcos said this as...
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) have started getting a 50-percent fare discount in all train lines in Metro Manila — LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3. This, after President Marcos launched the 50-percent fare discount for senior citizens and PWDs on Wednesday, July 16, at the MRT-3...
Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are emerging as global frontrunners, with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) proudly unveiling the universities from their respective areas that have earned spots in the esteemed 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). On their...
The increase in the trust ratings of President Marcos and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez affirms the effective leadership of the two top Philippine officials. Thus, said La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega, who further called the results of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS)...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Every child holds a promise for the future of our country. To reach their full potential and be productive members of society, they must be given a fair start in a nurturing, safe, and secure environment — not only to survive but to...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We laud the Department of Education (DepEd) for expanding the implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). We cite in particular the upscaling of this nutrition program for kindergarten learners and Grade 1 to Grade 6 pupils. Under the expanded program for school...
House "Young Guns" member Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun says the near majority trust rating gained by President Marcos shows that the latter is no "lame duck" president at the halfway point of his six-year tenure in Malacañang. “President BBM remains to be a strong, an effective and a...
Newly-appointed Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez has directed all "political appointees" in the agency to submit their courtesy resignations. Gomez confirmed on Tuesday, July 15, that he indeed made the directive. "I confirm that. It 's part of the standard...
Filipino singer Sofronio Vasquez, who won The Voice USA Season 26, will lead the singing of the Philippine national anthem during the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos. Malacañang announced this on Tuesday, July 15, ahead of the President 's SONA on July 28....
In a determined move to future-proof Philippine education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 15, said it is fast-tracking reforms and digital innovations aligned with President Marcos’ development agenda. DepEd, in a statement, reaffirmed its commitment to building a...
