A total of 100 electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, 100 laptops, and 100 printers were turned over by the Manila City Government to its 44 health centers on Monday, Feb. 2, as part of its expanded efforts in strengthening the city 's frontline healthcare services and operational efficiency....
At 81, Eduardo Saplala is learning to read and write for the first time. A member of the Aeta community in Barangay Camias, Porac, Pampanga, Saplala walks into a modest community learning space not to relive a missed childhood, but to claim a long-delayed right—education. His journey is no longer...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 9, launched Project AGAP.AI, a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping teachers, learners, parents, and school leaders with the skills and safeguards needed for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in basic education. Formally...
To ensure a more equitable distribution of school division offices (SDOs) across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) has been urged to review—and possibly amend—Republic Act No. 9155, or the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001. In a hearing on DepEd’s mandates and charter...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday, October 28, emphasized the need for long-term and systemic reforms in the country’s education sector as the agency appeared before the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) during a public hearing held at the...
President Marcos has ordered that there will be no price increase on basic commodities until the end of the year, Malacañang said. Marcos has ordered the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to implement the no price increase policy, especially during the holiday season. "Alinsunod sa kautusan...
Basic Energy Corp. 's (BEC) subsidiary has partnered with Ayala-led ACMobility to co-develop electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and integrate them into a mobile application system, supporting the country’s growing EV adoption. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on...
Two senators have called for urgent and comprehensive reforms in the Philippine education system, urging the 20th Congress to pursue “radical change” through the 2026 education budget, and outlining a seven-point agenda to address the country’s education crisis. In his first privilege speech...
In a landmark move to overhaul the country’s education system, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 29, launched the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025–2035—a comprehensive 10-year roadmap aimed at strengthening foundational skills, expanding digital...
Basic Energy Corporation (BEC) plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging station network in Luzon to support the country 's growing electric vehicle (EV) fleet. BEC President Oscar de Venecia Jr. told reporters that the company is partnering with a local oil firm to...
Basic Energy Corp. (BEC) is accelerating the expansion of its renewable energy (RE) portfolio, boosting investments to support the development of its solar and wind power projects. During BEC’s annual stockholders’ meeting (ASM) on Wednesday, July 23, Oscar de Venecia Jr., president and chief...
The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted significant improvements in early grade reading outcomes during its 2025 summer programs, attributing the gains to food support initiatives aligned with President Marcos’ push for stronger learning recovery and child nutrition. DepEd said the...
