The current allegations of corruption in the government’s infrastructure projects will not impact the opportunities for investment that President Marcos might attract by attending the 32nd Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea this week. Department...
A teachers’ group has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program not only benefits learners but also provides fair compensation, adequate support, and clear implementation guidelines for teachers tasked with carrying...
As part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in government infrastructure projects, the Department of Education (DepEd) has directed its regional and division offices to submit a consolidated report on uncompleted school buildings before the end of the month. In a memorandum...
President Marcos bared that the ongoing issue on the immigration of Filipinos in the United States was not discussed during his official trip in Washington. Marcos said in an interview that his three-day visit in the US was not the forum for the issue to be raised. "It 's not been raised. It...
Almost two weeks after the opening of School Year (SY) 2025–2026 in public schools across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) assured the public that it is taking concrete steps to address longstanding problems in basic education—even as it delivered a smoother and safer class...
Emphasizing that lasting reforms can only be achieved through shared commitment and collective responsibility, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, June 17, underscored the importance of collaboration among various government agencies to address long-standing challenges in the education...
Current political issues in the Philippines are not affecting the performance of the country's economy, an official of the Department of Finance (DOF) assured the public. Finance Undersecretary Domini Velasquez said investor confidence has not waned despite the growing noise in the political arena....
As the Philippines seeks the renewal of its inclusion in the European Union’s (EU) Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Wednesday, July 12, said that the regional bloc is “happy” with the recent human rights developments in the country. Trade...
Diwa C. Guinigundo (We are publishing the letter of former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo to the senators on the Maharlika Investment Fund – Editor) Honorable Senators of the Republic: Thank you for allowing us to speak our minds on the Maharlika Investment Fund...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Samar Provincial Information Office has announced that the unexpected electrical breakdown at the San Juanico Bridge has affected the scheduled aesthetic lights show. The information office added that the incessant rainfall caused by the adverse weather prevented their...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said that the proposed mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program will help build the resilience of the trainees which may positively foster good mental health. Department of National Defense Secretery Carlito Galvez...
Uneco Land Corporation built an illegal ranch where the Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange of the P35.7 billion Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) passes through, Silang Mayor Kevin Anarna alleged. According to the town mayor, the Office of the Local Building Official of the Municipality of Silang, "has...
