The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out its largest-ever School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) for School Year 2026–2027, allocating a record P25.6 billion to combat student hunger and improve learning outcomes. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 24, DepEd said the expanded program is...
The House of Representatives has finally transmitted to the Senate House Bill (HB) No. 8418, which authorizes the President to temporarily suspend or reduce fuel excise tax as a way to help cushion the impact of global oil price spikes on Filipinos. Signed on Tuesday, March 24 by Speaker Faustino...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said relations between Manila and Tokyo continue to grow because they are "strategic partners" that are both allied to the United States. Kazuya on Tuesday, March 24, attended a high-level forum that celebrated the 70th anniversary of Japan and...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investigating the implementation of a farm-to-market road project intended to improve market access for farmers and reduce post-harvest losses in an agricultural town in Albay. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday inspected...
The government is ramping up its digital transformation efforts, with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targeting 60 million users of the eGovPH Super App by 2028, following its milestone of 40 million downloads. The push coincides with the expansion of physical and...
Expect the House Committee on Justice to move toward the presentation of evidence and witnesses in Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment case when it starts the "hearings proper" stage tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. Chaired by Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics”...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now readying its personnel and resources for possible involvement in assisting the Crisis Committee being set up by the national government to respond to the adverse effects of the Middle East tensions in the country. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C....
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre says statements from the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) disputes Navotas City lone district Rep. Tobias “Toby” Tiangco 's claims against former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez. According to Acidre, the ICI 's...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has disclosed that both Philippine and Chinese Coast Guards are engaging to propose amendments in its existing memorandum of understanding (MOU) but such changes are only limited in scope. "They are focused on re-establishing the Joint Coast Guard...
House Assistant Majority Leader Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has thanked President Marcos for keeping up the momentum of the Marawi rehabilitation efforts. "On behalf of the people of Marawi and the entire province of Lanao del Sur, we thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for...
President Marcos has thanked the drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) for "being part of the solution" to overcome the impacts caused by oil price hikes, urging them to continue doing so. Marcos made the call as he announced the provision of a P10,000 fuel subsidy for each bus...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, March 24 the Philippines can take advantage of its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to secure regional solidarity in light of the global uncertainty over energy supply due to the Middle East conflict. Escudero...
