The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Oct. 31, a partnership with a Japanese firm in a significant move to boost math proficiency among public school students. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Strengthening our students’ math skills is essential,” DepEd Secretary...
The six-month suspension of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta had been cut short, and she is now poised to be back at the helm of the power industry’s regulatory body. A memorandum order from the Office of the Ombudsman dated October 22, 2024 stipulated that the...
By DERCO ROSAL Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto has secured the support of London executive Alderman Michael Mainelli to boost the Philippines’ ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI) and climate finance. On the sidelines of the Philippine Economic Briefing in London, Oct....
Starting in November, public school teachers and staff nationwide will gain free access to Canva for Education, along with training, through a new partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Canva Philippines. (Photo from DepEd) On Wednesday, Oct. 30, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Gender and Development (GAD) needs to be mainstreamed into the national budget, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said at the international conference on women, peace, and security (ICWPS). “What we should do, more than tagging this budget, (is that) we...
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has assured that public projects jointly funded with bilateral and multilateral development partners will be implemented as scheduled next year, as most of them formed part of the regular 2025 budget proposal. "So far, when I saw the GAB [general...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I had the honor of participating in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), which our country hosted for the first time in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction...
By DERCO ROSAL Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the Department of Finance (DOF) will abide by the Supreme Court’s (SC) temporary restraining order (TRO) that halts the utilization of Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) idle, unused, and excess funds. On Tuesday, Oct. 29,...
To help students resume their studies as quickly as possible following disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, has mobilized rapid response efforts in affected areas. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement...
By DERCO ROSAL The Philippines is poised for potential credit rating upgrade given the country’s resilient economy and positive growth outlook, global banking giant Citi executives stated. “Citi executives expressed confidence that the country is well-positioned for a credit...
To provide free legal aid to teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Monday, Oct. 28. (Photo from DepEd) During the ceremonial signing, witnessed by...
The Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, Oct. 28, that more medical teams have been sent to areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine as it continues to monitor the healthcare needs of the affected communities. (DOH / file photo) In a televised interview, DOH Spokesperson...
