As the Philippines prepares to host the ASEAN Summits in 2026, the nation stands at an important crossroads. The opportunity to welcome regional leaders and showcase our country on the international stage must be met with careful planning, forward-thinking execution, and above all, sensitivity to...
With the passing of the EBET (Enterprise-Based Education and Training) Law, the focus in human resource management has shifted. No longer are we solely prioritizing lengthy degree courses that often produce graduates lacking market-demanded skills. Instead, attention is now firmly on shorter, more...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is working closely with the Department of Health (DOH) in monitoring confirmed human melioidosis cases in Siquijor province. Initially suspected as glanders, the cases were identified as melioidosis after further laboratory testing by the DOH. ...
CEBU CITY – A series of humanitarian activities will mark the entry of a sports gateway entertainment company in the Philippines. BooRay! of the US-based KSN Gaming will donate school supplies to far-flung areas in Cebu province as part of its goal to help less-privileged children achieve their...
President Marcos has signed the Philippine Agriculturists Act that regulates the agriculture profession in the country. Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12215 which orders the creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Agriculture. The Act provides for the examination, registration, and...
President Marcos has declared the third week of May every year as the "Open Government Week." Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 916 on May 29 in order to promote transparent, participatory, inclusive, and accountable governance. The declaration was in line with the international...
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make his first official visit to the Philippines from June 4 to 5, following his reappointment last month, Malacañang announced Monday, June 2. File photo of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. 's bilateral meeting with...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Eastern Visayas has turned over 25 units of 500-watt solar lights to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to support the upcoming full operations of the Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar. The solar lights received on Monday by the PPA-Eastern...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero lauded on Monday, June 2 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Gen. Nicolas Torre III as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief saying he fulfilled the provisions of the law that requires the PNP leadership...
Economic advocacy group Action for Economic Reforms (AER) backs the Department of Finance’s (DOF) stance to retain Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (Philhealth) five-percent premium rate, warning that any reduction would have catastrophic consequences for the country’s health financing...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) called on transportation agencies on Monday, June 2, to look into the reported increase in passenger and cargo fares in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) believed to be linked to the ongoing crisis caused by load restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge. OCD Administrator...
President Marcos said his administration will keep implementing initiatives for farmers, stressing that they are one of the key foundations of the country. "Buong puso po ang pasasalamat namin sa inyo. At hindi po titigil ang administrasyong ito sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa na magpapabuti ng...
