The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has increased the budget for its Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) to P5.182 billion for the School Year 2025–2026 to provide nutritious meals to about 1.5 million schoolchildren in public early childhood care centers nationwide. DSWD...
A teachers’ group has sounded the alarm over what it calls a deepening education crisis, marked by chronic shortages in classrooms, teachers, and learning resources, as School Year (SY) 2025–2026 officially opens on Monday, June 16. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) blamed what it...
As School Year 2025–2026 officially opens on Monday, June 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing to accommodate a projected 27.6 million enrollees in basic education amid persistent challenges—including a nationwide shortage of 165,000 classrooms, a deficit of over 56,000...
Students returning to school on Monday, June 16, are advised to bring umbrellas and rain gear as parts of the country are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA weather specialist Obet...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) lauded Congress for approving economic reform bills that seek to extend the term of foreign leases to 99 years and streamline the rigorous right-of-way process. FFCCCII, which comprises over 170 business and trade...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) is strongly urging Congress to pass the 99-year land lease bill, viewing it as a historic opportunity to transform the nation into a leading investment powerhouse in Asia. In a statement on Wednesday, June 4, ...
With School Year (SY) 2025–2026 set to begin on June 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to address infrastructure backlogs, hire new teachers, and implement curriculum reforms amid persistent challenges in the Philippine education system. In a media interview this week,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 23, said it remains steadfast in its preparations for the upcoming school year — with Secretary of Education Sonny Angara continuing to lead efforts despite a pending courtesy resignation. “Tuloy-tuloy lang po ang pagtatrabaho ng ating kalihim,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially set June 16 as the start of classes for School Year (SY) 2025–2026, marking a return to the pre-pandemic academic calendar . The School Year 2025–2026, set to begin on June 16, 2025, according to DepEd, marks a return to the pre-pandemic...
Devotees continue to visit the Roman Catholic churches, including the Jubilee churches, in the diocese of Antipolo during the Holy Week. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Clement in Angono, Rizal The Diocese of Antipolo, through Bishop Ruperto Santos, has designated 14 churches as Jubilee...
As the End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites began on Tuesday, April 14, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of implementing comprehensive education reforms in the Philippines that aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded school officials and education personnel to refrain from engaging in any form of electioneering or partisan political activities during the upcoming graduation and moving-up ceremonies for School Year 2024-2025 In a memorandum dated March 21, signed...
