A coalition is pushing for the expansion of the school voucher system which will pave the way for students to have a choice in their education. (File photo / Manila Bulletin) In a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1, Student First Coalition discussed the importance of giving Filipino students a...
After 28 years of negotiations and discussions, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) has finally approved and will soon implement the single ticketing system of traffic violations in the National Capital Region (NCR). The approval of the MMC Resolution 2023-2 during a meeting presided by MMC chairperson...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued specific guidelines to enhance the adoption of the Anti-Drug Abuse System (ADAS) at the local government units (LGUs) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). In a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 31, the DILG-CAR said the move...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday (January 30) piloted its Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) in Central Luzon (Region III) using 16 modern Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) units. The PUVs from Carmexxs Jeepney Transport Service Cooperative were installed with Europay, Mastercard...
By Christopher Bradman, General Manager & VP Sales APAC, Instructure After nearly three years of implementing distance learning due to the pandemic, higher education institutions in the Philippines are set to return to in-person and full face-to-face classes beginning the second semester of the...
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Garcia reiterated on Friday, Jan. 27 his warning to qualified voters not to intentionally register multiple times to avoid the possible penalty of 1 to 6 years of imprisonment. New registrants flock to the Comelec office in Arroceros, Manila...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 expressed his belief there are some people who are indeed pushing for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to pursue an investigation into the Philippines’ war on drugs during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is encouraging researchers and scientists to submit their proposals for 2025 via the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) from May 1 to May 31, 2023. DOST Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. delivers the Keynote Speech during the kickoff event...
The Mandaluyong City local government met with officials from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to discuss the upcoming Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake (MAPALLA) Ferry System proposed in 2012. Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos conducted a meeting with DOTr officials...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a bill seeking to mandate the use of a health rating system on the labels of packaged food products, in addition to the standard nutritional facts label. In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1684, Tulfo underscored the need to arm Filipinos with the necessary information on...
The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) has assured government workers of an amicable resolution on issues raised in line with the implementation of the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS). In a statement, GCG reiterated its steadfast commitment of staying true to its mandate....
On this year’s celebration of the International Day of Education, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted the country’s goal of achieving inclusive and equitable quality learning. The event is annually celebrated on Jan. 24 to underscore the role of education for peace and development....
