Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson proposed on Tuesday, Dec. 2, a provision in the 2026 budget barring any political involvement in cash aid distribution to prevent politicians from abusing the ayuda (cash aid) distribution. During the period of amendments for the 2026 budget bill,...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta raised questions over whether the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) dozen major interventions—amounting to P212.5 billion under the Senate version of the 2026 national budget—are reaching their intended beneficiaries and meaningfully reducing...
A group of teachers on Monday, November 17, expressed full support for the bill extending the mandate of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), saying the commission’s research and policy work remain crucial as the country grapples with a persistent learning crisis. The...
More than 42,000 concerns from Filipino workers on workplace conditions and employment-related welfare were addressed through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Hotline 1349 in the third quarter of this year. DOLE said the surge in inquiries—from pay disputes to benefits and workplace...
To sustain the government’s ongoing relief and recovery efforts following recent disasters, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱740.8 million to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRF) of concerned agencies. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman...
Two major teachers’ organizations on Thursday, October 23, welcomed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) decision to declare a wellness break for teachers and learners from October 27 to 30. In separate statements, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines and the Teachers’...
A teachers’ group on Wednesday, October 15, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend the upcoming In-Service Training (INSET) scheduled during the October wellness break to allow educators to fully rest and recover. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, said...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has stepped up its campaign in Surigao del Sur in a bid to build what ir described as a healthier and more empowered workforce through workplace-based family welfare programs promoting well-being, family planning, and social inclusion. The initiative...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, October 6, honored the service, dedication, and invaluable contributions of Filipino educators during the National Teachers’ Day (NTD) 2025 celebration. The event, which also served as the culminating activity for this year’s World Teachers’ Day...
To expedite the recovery of victims of recent calamities that have struck the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱1.6 billion for the calamity funds of national government agencies. This amount has been used to replenish the quick response funds (QRFs)...
Vice President Sara Duterte maintained on Monday, Sept. 29, that their family was not informed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding former president Rodrigo Duterte’s health condition as he was found unconscious on the floor of his detention room. Speaking in a press conference,...
Malacañang has distanced itself from matters concerning the health of former president Rodrigo Duterte while in detention. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they will not give updates on Duterte 's health when asked what the Marcos administration...
