BEYOND BUDGET (Part II) Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In my Feb. 12 article, I discussed the successful hosting of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting from Feb. 5 to 7, 2025. The Regional Meeting was an opportune gathering for us, open...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 17, announced a significant reform aimed at reducing teachers' administrative workload by 57%, allowing them to focus more on classroom instruction and improving student learning outcomes. (DepEd file photo) “Teachers have long raised concerns...
PEACE BY PEACE During the course of my work as the presidential peace adviser for the past seven years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of working side by side with members of the international diplomatic corps and foreign aid development organizations. These remarkable individuals,...
Reaffirming the administration’s dedication to enhancing science and technology education in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, March 13, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the groundbreaking ceremonies for two major science high school projects in key...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed President Marcos' commitment to advancing school digitalization, emphasizing efforts to integrate technology in classrooms and enhance digital learning nationwide. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement issued on March 11, DepEd...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. To my fellow women, I hope you had a meaningful International Women’s Day celebration last March 8, 2025. I am one with the worldwide call to #AccelerateAction that positively impacts women’s advancement. Deeply rooted in this...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Transportation is prioritizing the proposal to privatize the Iloilo Airport that needs to be rehabilitated and redeveloped. PASSENGERS arrive at the Iloilo Airport. (Tara Yap) “We will fast-track the current public-private partnership (PPP) proposal,”...
DAVAO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun confirmed in a radio interview on Monday, March 10, the appointment of Maguindanao del Norte Gov. Abdulraof Macacua as the new interim chief minister of the BARMM. Pendatun said that...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the dismissal of three employees of the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) allegedly involved in a “tanim-bala” incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. In a press briefing on Monday, March...
PEACE BY PEACE In January of this year, I had the honor of having dinner with His Excellency, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya. I look forward to such occasions where I have a chance to share a meal and speak with our nation’s strongest and most reliable allies. I...
Photo from Pixabay The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 9 released updated guidelines to prevent and manage the health impacts of extreme heat, following an order from President Marcos Jr. The new guidelines, outlined in Department Memorandum No. 2025-0114 dated March 7, were issued as...
United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David Lammy will visit the Philippines on Saturday, March 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Photo courtesy of UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)...
