The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of the “whole-of-society approach” to address one of the most pressing issues confronting Philippine basic education shortage of classrooms and other school facilities. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group During the National Planning...
To address gaps in basic education facilities nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) renewed their partnership in strengthening the School Building Program (SBP). (Photo from DepEd) DepEd Undersecretary for School Infrastructure and...
Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. on Sunday, Jan. 29, asked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to focus on Mindanao’s progress as the region has a “great potential” to address the country’s shortage in onions and other farm products. Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Eggs have been on everyone’s mind, especially after the latest onion fiasco. Supply has been low due to a number of factors, including the spread of avian flu and the resulting reluctance of some growers to continue with their businesses because of this, plus the...
Aside from onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) should also shape up to effectively address the egg shortage and stop its surging prices in the market “before it takes a turn for the worse.” “DA needs to step up and swiftly address the escalating egg prices on the market before it takes...
The end of the long dark tunnel is certainly not coming yet for consumers in the off-grid areas, instead this is seen worsening starting February 1 this year, according to the Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) of state-run National Power Corporation (NPC) which has been servicing these domains. As...
P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon is blaming the alleged cartels for the reported tight supply of eggs in the country, particularly in Luzon. (Fukayamamo/ Unsplash) The outspoken Guazon voiced out her suspicion, along with her great displeasure, in a tweet Thursday, Jan. 12. "Eggs naman ang...
Debunking the claims on the "expected rice shortage" in the country next year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured consumers there will be an adequate supply of rice in 2023. Agriculture Senior Usec. Domingo Panganiban In a press briefing on Monday, Dec. 19, Agriculture Senior Undersecretary...
LONDON, United Kingdom -- The UK government on Thursday admitted there were serious shortages of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections in children, despite more than a week of denials. "Serious shortage protocols" had been issued for three types of oral solutions used in paediatrics --...
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has tapped an app-based transportation service company to address shortage of transportation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, MIAA General Manager Cesar Chiong said he initiated talks with Grab Philippines as early...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) should expedite the construction of classrooms and school buildings nationwide as it had a P3.1-billion allocated under its School Buildign Program for the current year. At the continuation of the Senate’s deliberation on the P5.268-trillion...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey Lina The intention of the Marcos Jr. administration to build a million homes a year is deemed ambitious, considering the many challenges especially on funding. But if quite successful, it would certainly be a solid and highly significant legacy of our...
