The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has formally raised concerns with the Embassy of Oman in Manila over the requirement for Filipino travelers to present a negative HIV medical certificate upon entry to Oman. In a statement issued Friday, April 17, the DFA said it has made “strong...
Vice President Sara Duterte insisted that the current state of the nation has failed Filipino soldiers, citing the absence of a clear and independent foreign policy. "Sadly, the state of our nation today reveals how we failed the Filipino soldier," Duterte said in her speech during the...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Monday, April 6, announced that it has shifted to a four-day on-site workweek with a one-day work-from-home (WFH) arrangement, in line with the government’s push to reduce energy consumption amid global uncertainties. “The Office of the Vice President...
A group of education workers on Wednesday, March 25, rejected the Department of Education’s (DepEd) defense of its proposed three-term school calendar, warning that the reform could further burden teachers while failing to address systemic issues in the education sector. READ: ...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered all public schools nationwide to conduct simple, low-cost graduation rites amid rising fuel costs, as nearly 3.7 million learners prepare to graduate under strict guidelines that prohibit fee collection and ensure accessible ceremonies. The directive,...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV stressed on Monday, March 16 the need for better and immediate reporting of bullying cases in schools amid data showing underreporting, with zero cases being cited for good performance. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, data from the...
The local government of Pasig and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a government research institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the city’s capacity in promoting programs for efficient energy use and conservation. The signing ceremony was...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 9, began implementing strict energy conservation measures and a flexible work arrangement for its personnel as part of government efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. In a statement, DepEd said the move follows the directive of...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) vowed Friday, Mar. 6, that workers’ pay and benefits will remain intact if companies adopt a proposed four-day workweek, a flexible arrangement that could help employees and businesses cope with rising energy costs. DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions...
As the school year (SY) 2025–2026 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued clear reminders to schools nationwide on how to conduct End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a department memorandum issued on March 4 , reiterated reminders on the...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa on Thursday, February 26, clarified that the department is not imposing — and is not recommending — any penalties for parents who choose not to immunize their children. In a statement, the DOH emphasized that education and informed...
Vice President Sara Duterte hit President Marcos ' administration 's foreign policy, alleging that it is putting the country in the middle of the US-China rivalry. In her message prior to announcing her 2028 presidential bid, Duterte apologized to the Filipino people for some of...
