The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) commitment to helping farmers diversify crops in a bid to increase their income closely mirrors Taiwan’s agricultural approach, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. Laurel recently visited the demonstration farm of the Taiwan...
OPAPRU Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. lauds the agency's international and private peace partners during the inaugural International and Private Partnerships Forum (IPPF) 2024 at the Manila Hotel on Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo by John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) A technical working group (TWG) is needed to...
Hundreds of passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 have been hit by a bag delay glitch after the terminal's baggage handling system malfunctioned on Tuesday afternoon. In a statement, Cebu Pacific said 821 bags across its flights were hit by the system glitch. "Cebu...
By CZARINA NICOLE ONG KI The Sandiganbayan has allowed government prosecutors to present additional evidence in the graft and technical malversation case filed against former health secretary now Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Loreto Garin and four others in the purchase of P3.5 billion worth of...
Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian (Sen. Gatchalian's Office) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) training and certification of senior high school teachers under the...
An advocate group on Saturday, May 11, underscored the importance of industry participation in skills training to boost the employability of K to 12 graduates. Tech-voc students (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) welcomed the signed joint...
To guarantee that all players in the flourishing liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry of the country will all play by the same rules, the Department of Energy (DOE) has inked a ‘research study pact’ with the University of the Philippines (UP) on drawing up regulatory toolboxes and standards...
Over P3.41 billion was allocated to cover the tertiary education of Filipino students enrolled in technical vocational institutions, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday, Feb. 6. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the issuance of a P3.41 billion Special Allotment...
Alcantara-led Alsons Power Group is extending help to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the capacity enhancement of technically-skilled workers in Mindanao, primarily in the SOCSKSARGEN region which is among the core communities of its power projects. Alsons Power...
By BENJAMIN SARONDO The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) opened the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) Demonstration Farm on December 15 at Barangay Sapang Maragul, Tarlac City. TTM aims to boost the Philippines’ agricultural production, marketing capabilities, and food...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says that with the signing of the 2024 national budget, the free assessment for national certification of Grade 12 learners taking the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track is assured. Under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the final amount of P438.16...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a technical working group (TWG) to ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of seized counterfeit and unregistered health products. In a statement on Nov. 24, the FDA said the creation of the TWG, called “Oplan Katharos” and...
