Highlighting the government’s push to equip teachers and learners with up-to-date devices and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-era skills, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara said the department is strengthening its digitalization drive as it teams up with major firms to modernize...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) brought its training system a step closer to international standards with the opening of its first two-in-one Full Motion Flight Simulator (FMFS) and dedicated training facility at Brigadier General Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday, Dec....
The Philippine Navy (PN) formally commissioned its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic in Zambales to strengthen the country’s ability to maintain a sustained presence in contested waters and respond more...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) expanded its air mobility fleet with the formal acceptance of five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, Nov. 14. Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman served as guest of honor during...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a resolution asking the Senate to examine the implementation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program which he noted is seemingly moving at a slow pace. Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 161, said there is a necessity for...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has warned that corruption in public infrastructure projects, including flood control programs, could further strain government resources and impact the military’s ongoing modernization efforts. Speaking at a forum hosted...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the allocation of P40 billion for its revised modernization program under the proposed 2026 national budget. In a statement, the AFP said the allocation was a “clear statement of our nation’s resolve to protect its...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) received five brand-new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters which are expected to further enhance the country’s air mobility, disaster response, and security operations. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura led the acceptance, turnover, and blessing ceremony of...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is still pursuing the acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft, despite having already procured new FA-50 fighter jets earlier this month. PAF spokesperson Colonel Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the proposed MRF acquisition, which falls under the...
Malacañang has reiterated its commitment to continuing the Public Transport Modernization Program, but acknowledged the need to better prepare drivers and operators before proceeding further. (File Photo)...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reopened the consolidation process for drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) who have yet to join the government’s highly contentious Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). Under Department Order (DO) No. 2025-009,...
Sen. Grace Poe lauded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) chief Vince Dizon for allowing unconsolidated jeepneys to ply the same routes again, saying this is a “step in the right direction.” “The announcement of the DOTr chief that unconsolidated jeepneys will be allowed on the...
