The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that the current school year will end in May instead of June based on the school calendar for School Year (SY) 2023-2024. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In DepEd Order No. 003 series of 2024 signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III told the public to shun the narrative that the proposed P100-minimum wage hike would be catastrophic for the country as this could further aggravate inflation. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Pimentel said that the country has to think out of the...
The Senate approved on Wednesday, Feb. 14 on second reading a bill proposing an increase of P100 in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers in the entire country, which is estimated to benefit over 4.2 million minimum wage earners. Once enacted, Senate Bill (SB) No. 2534 or the P100 Daily...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Friday, February 9, said her wish for Chinese New Year is for some members of the House of Representatives to put a stop to parliamentary bullying. Binay made the appeal to colleagues at the House to forego engaging in unpleasantries and regressive...
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution commending the FIBA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as well as the private sector, and all government agencies and instrumentalities for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup....
Following its directive to immediately remove administrative tasks from teachers , the Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that manning the Early Registration desks in public schools would be left to non-teaching staff and personnel. The Department of Education (DepEd) said that teachers are...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is scheduled to present the 2024 Basic Education Report (BER) before the month ends. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is expected to present the Basic Education Report (BER) 2024 on Jan. 25, 2024 (DepEd file photo) DepEd, on its official...
To offer a viable solution against plastic pollution, a team of aspiring engineers from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) Quezon City came up with an idea to make cutlery “edible.” From left, Team Edgetec members John Paul Fernandez, Amiel Salvania, Elyza Marielle...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was named in Japan's Asian Cup squad on Monday, Dec. 1, despite an ankle injury, as coach Hajime Moriyasu looks to erase the "frustration" of their 2019 final defeat. Brighton winger Japanese Kaoru Mitoma (AFP) Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi said last...
In a few hours, we bid 2023 goodhye and welcome 2024. If you’re still looking for gifts that speak volume this coming media noche, the limited-edition Toblerone Cards could be your best shot. During this festive season, Toblerone introduced limited-edition Toblerone Cards, adorned with sleeves...
ALABEL, Sarangani – A blind law graduate from this town hurdled this year’s Bar examinations. Martsu Ressan Ladia signed the Roll of Attorneys during the oathtaking ceremony on December 22 conducted by the Supreme Court. LADIA (Photo via Joseph Jubelag) Ladia, who wants to become a trial...
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