It's expected! The directive of newly minted Secretary Vivencio "Vince" Dizon for "all" the second-tier, holdover officials at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to submit their "unqualified courtesy resignations" has been expected. Yes, Virginia, in my exit interview with his predecessor,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 27, reaffirmed its commitment to improving learning conditions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, aiming to bridge educational gaps through increased resources, infrastructure support, and targeted programs. DepEd Secretary...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian reassured that the ”Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita” Program (AKAP) will have stricter safety protocols and remain transparent, based on the proposed guidelines. In a radio interview on Feb. 27, Gatchalian highlighted the...
Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the full cashless payment system on expressways, a move that followed the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) mandate that all vehicles must be equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) for cashless payment by March 15, under...
The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), is developing a three-year strategic plan to strengthen public-private partnerships in education. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Grroup) In a statement, DepEd said the action plan for...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. There’s something undeniably special about coming home. No matter how far we go or how much we achieve, it always calls us back. As Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” famously said, “There’s no place like home.” But home is...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said he is open to extending the operating hours of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems to ensure smoother commuting experience for the public. In a briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 25, Dizon expressed...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed confidence in turning the EDSA Bus Carousel into a modern transportation route next year, as he vows to fast-track projects befitting the welfare of the commuting public. In a briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 25, Dizon told reporters that...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a memorandum mandating all undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and directors to submit their courtesy resignations. In a memorandum dated Feb. 24, Dizon said that all current department officials must submit their...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager believes a credit rating upgrade is now within reach after the Philippines’ removal from the global money laundering "grey list." Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto stated that exiting the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list is a "significant...
PEACE BY PEACE The indigenous peoples (IPs) are among the marginalized sectors of Philippine society. One only has to go to the highland communities across the country where these IPs live to see their current living conditions. Over the years, the national government has undertaken...
Malacañang has tagged as "hoax" and "another budol (scam)" the statement of former president Rodrigo Duterte, alleging that President Marcos is veering towards a dictatorship. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (left) and former president Rodrigo Duterte (right) (Mark Balmores | Keith...
