Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, December 4, said the government needs at least P400 billion to eliminate the country’s massive classroom shortage, as he urged local government units (LGUs) to align more closely with national efforts to accelerate school...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of government functions to local government units (LGUs) until 2028. The order, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by authority of the President, grants LGUs additional time...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) are ramping up coordinated, community-driven efforts to accelerate education recovery following recent disasters that have affected around 5,000 schools nationwide. In a statement issued Thursday, October 23, DepEd Secretary...
The Department of Health (DOH) has flagged 297 Super Health Centers (SHCs) across the country as non-operational, including a P21.4-million facility in Concepcion Dos, Marikina City that remains unfinished years after construction began. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, October 15, led...
Citing the need for classrooms conducive to learning, the government was urged to utilize partnerships between local government units (LGUs) and the private sector to accelerate the construction of cost-effective classrooms and eliminate shifting schedules for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 11, called on local government units (LGUs) across the country to maximize the use of their Special Education Fund (SEF) for high-impact school initiatives, especially in the areas of digital education and learner welfare. “Siguraduhin natin na...
Improving the quality of education in the country hinges on the active involvement of local government units (LGUs), the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized, as the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) launched the “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy” challenge — an...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday, April 29, that the city ranked fourth globally in healthcare, based on the latest Numbeo Health Care Index for Q1 2025. Makati is the only city in the Philippines to make it to the list with a health care index score of 85.0 out of 100,...
Thousands of student athletes coming from various parts of Region 4-A are gathered in Rizal Province for the Regional Athletic Association Meet (RAAM) 2025. Kicking off the more than one week sports events for the students representing various schools in the Southern Tagalog comprising the...
Improving quality of life is one of the goals of Makati City Mayor and senatorial aspirant Abby Binay, who aims to promote better preventive healthcare programs in the Senate, ensuring all Filipinos, regardless of socio-economic status, have access to quality care. [FILE] Makati Mayor Abby Binay On...
Photo from Pasay PIO The Pasay City government announced that business permit renewal in the city has been extended from Jan. 21 to Jan. 25 to give businesses not able to beat the Jan. 20 deadline to renew their permit. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano issued the order based on...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay announced on Friday, Jan. 17, her plan to boost local tourism by advocating for changes to the Local Government Code and promoting public-private partnerships to strengthen the sector. [FILE] Makati City Mayor Abby Binay Binay cited the importance of...
