Two years after its first case of avian influenza, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the Benguet province is now free from bird flu. The DA confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that laboratory tests found that there have been no reported cases of the H5N1 strain infection since the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking at implementing the revised Senior High School curriculum in School Year 2025-2026, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said on Tuesday, Feb. 20. (Jojo Rinoza/ MANILA BULLETIN) The official said this on the sidelines of...
ILOILO CITY – The agricultural and fisheries sectors in Iloilo recently received P909.68 million in assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA). AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (center) distributes aid to a farmer’s group in Iloilo. (DA-6) DA Secretary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, Feb. 19, issued a stern warning to the public regarding the proliferation of fake scholarship posts on various online platforms. (Courtesy of DepEd Philippines / Facebook) “DepEd reminds everyone to stay vigilant against misinformation,” the...
Indigent Filipinos in need of medical treatments can now rely on increased support from the national government, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. This year, indigent patients are set to benefit from a substantial boost, with the government allocating over P58 billion in financial...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be infusing fresh capital outlay of P280 million for the development of a switching station that will support electricity services for the multi-billion Metro Manila subway project. The 115-kilovolt (kV) switching station that shall be...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched the latest stop of the Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) tour, the Entertainment Hub, opening the door to vibrant attractions within Entertainment City in one go. Promising diverse areas of Pasay and Paranaque, featuring modern complexes, bustling...
Starting March 7, the daily take-home pay of minimum wage earners and monthly salary of domestic workers in Region XI will increase following the approval of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced. Wage Order No. RB...
It will be financially burdensome for consumers again at the petroleum pumps this week, as the price of gasoline products will substantially rise by P1.60 per liter; while diesel will be up by P1.10 per liter, according to the pricing advisories sent by the oil companies. Additionally, the price of...
Oriental Mindoro oil spill (Bongbong Marcos/Twitter) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan commended the Department of Justice (DOJ) after it pressed criminal charges against the owners of the M/T Princess Empress--the vessel that caused...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Sunday, February 18, urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to guarantee there is continuous support for the country’s farmers as experts warn of a massive drought in the next few weeks. Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. meeting with farm leaders in...
Although women have made significant contributions to science, these have sadly not received the recognition they deserve, said an advocate of women in science leadership. Photo from Pixabay To commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 12, the Department of Science and...
