President Marcos will only act on the casino gambling allegations against new Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. based on evidence and investigation, Malacañang said. Issues such this, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said, should...
ILOILO CITY – As the controversy surrounding the Pax Silica initiative swirls, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vowed to promote responsible use of technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI). “On the side of the DOST, our role is to make sure that technology is used for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is finalizing the rules and technical guidelines for a new law that will set national standards for identifying and supporting schools in remote and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA). Education Secretary Sonny Angara said DepEd is...
BACOLOD CITY – The national government, through the Department of Education (DepEd), will fund the construction of 16 classrooms worth P52.5 million for senior high school students at Progreso Village National High School in this highly urbanized city. In a press conference on Thursday, Mayor...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte welcomed Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon’s commitment to include the Davao City Flood Master Plan in the proposed 2027 national budget. The lawmaker thanked the DPWH Secretary for the commitment, saying that...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it is expanding its processing centers to accommodate more families and individuals in street situations as it steps up efforts to provide them with shelter, support, and reintegration assistance. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson...
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has assured city and municipal councilors that Malacañang remains open to their concerns, saying the Marcos administration is committed to working closely with local governments in addressing the needs of their communities. Speaking during the 2026 Second Quarterly...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, July 29, said five former health secretaries will advise the agency on the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act and help address issues affecting the delivery of health services. In a statement, Health Secretary Jose S. Pujalte Jr. said the...
The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) has warned the public against individuals and groups falsely presenting themselves as authorized representatives of government programs under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and the Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF). In an advisory issued on...
The Philippines and Oman had agreed to maintain regular dialogue and exchange high-level visits to strengthen ties in key sectors such as trade and investment, finance, tourism and hospitality, education and training. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Omani...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla admitted that the continued elusiveness of Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, gaming tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang, and former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has been keeping him awake as authorities...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas. Rubio, who held...
