ILOILO CITY – A special police force has been deployed to quell crimes in this city. Police Regional Office-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan sent the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-6 to portions of Mandurriao District where many publicized incidents over a period of almost a month had...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially phased out Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and introduced a new, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) policy for Filipino students. The announcement was made by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara following President Marcos’...
Malacañang said President Marcos wants the independent commission tasked to investigate anomalies at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to have subpoena power. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Thursday, Sept. 4. that Marcos wants the...
President Marcos has honored two career diplomats with the Order of Sikatuna for their contributions in the Philippine foreign service. In a ceremony at the Malacanan Palace on Thursday, Sept. 4, Marcos conferred the Order of Sikatuna on Ambassador Antonio Manuel Lagdameo and Ambassador-designate...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday, Sept. 3, requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to place more than 20 DPWH officials and contractors on the immigration lookout list for their alleged involvement in anomalous “ghost” flood control projects....
President Marcos has created a new office dedicated to the rehabilitation and development of the Pasig River, in a move to push forward his administration’s initiative to revive the historic waterway. Executive Order 92, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Aug. 13, established the...
President Marcos has created a new inter-agency body to coordinate national efforts in education and workforce development amid persistent concerns over fragmented policies and inadequate support for teachers. Under Administrative Order No. 36 signed on Aug. 13, the President established the...
Malacañang has issued an administrative order reorganizing the composition of the Economy and Development Council (formerly known as the NEDA Board) and its committees to strengthen government coordination in implementing socioeconomic policies and programs. Administrative Order No. 37, signed by...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the closure of a Pampanga child care facility upholds its duty to protect children and enforce compliance among licensed social welfare institutions The agency on Aug. 13 issued a 30-day cease and desist order (CDO) against New Life...
CEBU CITY – Police here are preparing for the arrival of the “ber” months this early. Police Lt. Col. Maria Theresa Macatangay, deputy city director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office, said it is during the “ber” months that crimes usually increase. With this, security...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has ordered the suspension of operations at the New Life Baptist Church of Mexico, Pampanga Inc. after receiving multiple complaints of child abuse. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, through the DSWD Field Office 3 (Central Luzon), issued a cease...
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – Police Regional Office-13 Director Police Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano P. Magistrado IV has ordered all station commanders to increase visibility and crime prevention measures in all tourist spots in this paradise island. “We must ensure that all...
