Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) A noble initiative. That's how Deputy Speaker Quezon 1st district Rep. David “Jay-jay” Suarez described President Marcos' P29 Rice Program, which aims to provide...
The Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) expressed strong support on Thursday, July 4, for Senator and incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, particularly his efforts to further expand government assistance for poor students. Senator and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, July 4 said that social protection remains one of the priorities in the proposed 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP), following its endorsement by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the 17th Cabinet meeting at Malacañan...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is considering including children in their first 1,000 days in the government’s cash grant beneficiaries to avoid stunting and other nutrition issues. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan told reporters that the cash benefit from the Pantawid...
Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Facebook) The House Committee on Appropriations will ensure continued funding for President Marcos' so-called legacy project once it takes up the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) worth P6.325 trillion. ...
"Filipinos first!" This was how President Marcos summarized the proposed 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP), saying it aims to create jobs, tackle rising prices, and reduce poverty. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (bongbongmarcos/Instagram) Marcos said this as he approved the...
President Marcos has approved the proposed P6.352-trillion national expenditure program (NEP) for 2025, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the 17th Cabinet meeting at the Malacañan Palace on July 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) Marcos said...
Photo from DSWD The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the first phase of the expanded “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program” in seven regions across the country, an agency official said on Monday, July 1. Following a successful pilot implementation in the National Capital...
To ensure efficient use of resources, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will begin mapping all private schools across the country. (Courtesy of EDCOM 2) In a statement issued Monday, July 1, EDCOM 2 explained that the initiative...
The renewable energy (RE) solutions arm of Ayala-led ACEN Corporation has cornered a power supply deal to provide RE-generated power to manufacturing firm Valerie Products Manufacturing Inc. (VSO), which produces automotive and appliance parts. According to the Ayala firm, ACEN Renewable Energy...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian delivered ”good news” to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during the kick-off celebration of the fifth anniversary of the program’s institutionalization on Tuesday, June 25. Speaking at...
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Program Management Office (NPMO), is commemorating the fifth anniversary of its institutionalization with a four-day celebration from June 25 to 28. DSWD Assistant Secretary...
