The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday, Jan. 14, that it is prepared to support the crafting of a new modernization law as the current AFP Modernization Act is set to expire in 2027 amid rising regional security concerns and renewed focus on national sovereignty. AFP Deputy...
The Marcos administration’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program has translated long-standing housing commitments into concrete results by enabling hundreds of informal settler families in Valenzuela City to finally secure land ownership after decades of uncertainty. A...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 12, announced that it is expanding mental health and anti-bullying support in public schools by formally involving parents, guardians, and caregivers as partners in learner protection through the rollout of the “Kaagapay” Program. In a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, January 8, that it will significantly expand the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in 2026, aiming to reach approximately 4.6 million learners nationwide to address malnutrition and improve school attendance. In a statement, DepEd said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported measurable gains in reading outcomes under its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, signaling early success in nationwide learning reform. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 7, DepEd said the announcement coincides with...
Top education officials on Tuesday, January 6, said key reforms are underway to address long-standing concerns surrounding the K to 12 Program, particularly on graduate employability, curriculum relevance, and alignment across basic, technical, and higher education. In a Malacañang press briefing,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, January 6, confirmed that seven administrative and criminal cases have been filed against erring private schools and individuals over P37.58 million in irregular claims under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program. In a statement, DepEd said the...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino said on Monday, Jan. 5, that the signing of the 2026 national budget into law ensures that vital education programs, such as the construction of classrooms and the implementation of the school-based feeding program, will be adequately funded and properly implemented....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 31, said it has advanced key system reforms and work-ready pathways for learners nationwide—setting the stage for a stronger, more practical education system in 2026. Under the leadership of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency sought...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) strengthened its year-end housing drive through the release of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Joint Memorandum Circular 2025-001 with the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev), setting a higher...
Thousands of students now have reliable high-speed internet for the first time through Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth Program, which connects six schools in Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental, transforming their online learning opportunities. Bitget, the world’s largest Universal...
A week before Christmas, President Marcos joined volunteers in serving free meals and distributing gifts to beneficiaries of the Walang Gutom Program. Wearing a Santa hat, Marcos served "walked-in clients" at the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Pasay City on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17, during the...
