The joint educational committee of the Congress has lauded President Marcos ' signing of a landmark measure that commits to establish "nurturing environments" for children up to eight years old. According to the Second Congressional Commission in Education (EDCOM 2), the Early Childhood Care...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to study the proposal to increase the insurance payment coverage for private motor vehicles in cases of road crash involving PUVs. Multiple vehicle collision on Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red...
A vibrant 300-meter mural titled “Payong ng Kapanatagan” now adorns the southbound lane of EDSA. It was unveiled by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Boysen Philippines. The mural commemorates...
LA PAZ, Leyte – Familiar faces dominated the May elections in Leyte province. Gov. Jericho Petilla was elected to his second term of office. Vice Gov. Sandy Javier and his wife, second district Rep. Lolita Karen Javier, were reelected. Rep. Javier’s son, Jassie Lou Tañala, was reelected mayor...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday, May 14 that it is aiming to proclaim both the winning senators and the first batch of party-list groups on the same day, with the schedule still dependent on the discretion of the poll body 's en banc sitting as the National Board of...
Malacañang has called on newly elected local officials to support the continued implementation of President Marcos’ “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program, as P20 per kilo rice becomes available in more Kadiwa centers nationwide. 'BENTENG BIGAS MERON NA ' — An elderly man buys rice...
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that "weakened" the Marcos administration 's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). "Partial and...
Malacañang said the Marcos administration remains confident in its mandate following the midterm elections, emphasizing that while legitimate opposition is welcome, those working solely to derail government efforts will be dealt with accordingly. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM...
People who were involved in the sand dumping incident in the West Philippine Sea may face charges for violating two laws— the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Mining Act, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro holds a press briefing at...
As the nation reflects on the 2025 midterm elections, the heroism of Filipino teachers stands out. However, their service continues to be marred by long-standing systemic issues, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers ' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
Where is our country headed for? It all depends on how our leaders — the elective and appointive officials — will shape the country’s future. As the dust begins to settle from the May 12 midterm elections, the Philippine political landscape once again finds itself at a defining crossroads....
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I am thrilled to share that our country successfully concluded the first Philippine Economic Dialogue (PED) in Milan, Italy, on May 6, 2025, held on the sidelines of the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s)...
