For students who struggled to keep pace in class, this summer provides a second chance—giving learners an opportunity to catch up and move ahead. The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to roll out expanded summer remediation programs from May 6 to June 3, aimed at helping learners recover...
Expanding beyond agriculture, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is rolling out solar energy applications in transport and other sectors to reduce reliance on imported fuel. In an interview, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the agency is pursuing multiple programs that integrate...
The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations Inc. (CREBA) is calling for reforms to the government’s socialized housing framework, citing rising costs and structural inefficiencies that it said could undermine the sector. In a statement on Monday, April 20, CREBA flagged the need to...
The United States (US) and the Philippines have selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone in efforts to rewire global supply chains away from Chinese dominance. Frederick D. Go, who also serves as the country’s investment czar, told Manila Bulletin on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has set June 8 as the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2026–2027, under its new school calendar schedule issued through DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026. The school year will run until April 8 next year and will consist of 201 class days, covering Term 1 to...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Sunday opened the 2026 National Festival of Talents (NFOT), framing the annual event as part of the government’s push to develop student competencies aligned with future job opportunities. Held at the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center, the week-long festival brings...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday, April 20, cited President Marcos’ resolve following the reported arrest of Zaldy Co in the Czech Republic. This was the President announced Co 's arrest Thursday night after months. He was apprehended after...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager is pressing global financial institutions for enhanced budgetary support and emergency financing, warning that escalating Middle East tensions and climate-driven crises are severely narrowing the fiscal maneuvering room for emerging economies. Speaking at...
With Iran announcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a possible war deal finally taking shape, the Philippine government’s so-called “energy emergency response” now appears to be a dithering strategy. It looks more like the state sprinted into a trap door—akin to buying a fire...
Science and technology-based training programs for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) are set to be implemented following a partnership between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Ilocos Region and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Dagupan City Jail Male Dormitory (BJMP...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has assured that Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) are included in the implementation of education reforms set to begin in School Year 2026–2027, as the Department of Education (DepEd) moves to align overseas schools with new national policies while providing...
The Department of Energy (DOE) ordered an immediate ramp-up in electricity generation at several major facilities on Friday, April 17, tapping natural gas, oil, and coal-fired plants to stabilize the power grid following a series of unplanned outages in Batangas. The directive followed the tripping...
