Rumors are rife and cannot be outrightly dignified. This was how Malacañang responded to rumors of a looming Cabinet revamp, claiming that two more Cabinet members, aside from Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, have stepped down from their posts. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 13, reiterated its commitment to sustaining programs supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) despite the announced funding freeze. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said it has outlined...
President Marcos has appointed former Bases Conversion and Development Authority president Vivencio "Vince" Bringas Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Former BCDA president Vince Dizon (Photo courtesy of BCDA) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin disclosed on...
CEBU CITY – Cebu fifth district Rep. Duke Frasco has broken his silence over his decision to sign the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. CEBU fifth district Rep. Duke Frasco (center). (FB) Frasco was heavily criticized for backing Duterte's impeachment as he and his...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise for its prompt response to key recommendations from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), with stakeholders acknowledging its efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s education system. JOJO RINOZA /...
To fill vacancies, enhance administrative efficiency, and provide better support for teachers and students in public schools nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to deploy 15,000 school principals in 2025 as part of its efforts to strengthen school leadership and improve education...
BEYOND BUDGET (Part I) Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I feel an overwhelming sense of pride after our country successfully hosted the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting — a first for our nation — which took place in Bonifacio Global City,...
In a joint effort for Manila Bay, SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), was present for the handover of a state-of-the-art catamaran trash boat to complement the ongoing battle against water pollution. DENR received the boat last...
Corruption within the government could be prevented as the new procurement law allows the Filipinos to track how public funds are spent, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). On Monday, Feb. 10, the DBM released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of RA No. 12009, or...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto believes e-wallet giant GCash could stage a record initial public offering (IPO) even without regulatory relief from the mandated 20-percent public float. Recto, the government’s chief economic manager who also oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission...
PEACE BY PEACE Before the establishment of the AIM TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership (AIMTEC-BL), the concept of Bridging Leadership (BL) was first introduced to pioneering Professor Ernesto Garilao during a visit made by the Synergos Institute to the Philippines in 1999. ...
Senator Joel Villanueva led the turnover of 15 mobile kitchens, two mobile water tankers, and two mobile water treatment units to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in a ceremony at the DSWD National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City on Friday, Feb. 7. (Photo from...
