The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 23, announced that it is accelerating efforts to uplift the teaching profession by targeting up to 100,000 teacher career upgrades nationwide by 2026. In a ceremony held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and House...
Six Philippine universities have made their mark in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, highlighting the country’s growing presence in global higher education. The latest rankings, released on January 21, evaluate universities across 11 subject areas using...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be utilizing its P61.17-billion 2026 budget in expanding flagship employment and livelihood programs nationwide while enforcing stricter safeguards to keep government assistance free from political interference. In a statement, DOLE said the...
Public school learners and teachers will soon benefit from bamboo-made school furniture as the Department of Education (DepEd) begins its rollout in selected schools starting February. The initiative, led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, finally puts into practice Executive Order (EO) No. 879, s....
As it steps up efforts to address bullying and other risks in schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized that strengthening partnerships among schools, families, and communities is crucial to preventing violence and ensuring student safety. In a statement issued on January 17, DepEd...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, Jan. 16, issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds earmarked for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program. In a radio interview, Pangilinan stressed that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Jan. 17, said it will release new guidelines for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) before the end of February, in line with a stricter policy banning the use of guarantee letters from elected officials to...
At Grade 3, nearly one in three Filipino children can read, count, and solve problems at a level deemed “proficient” but by the time that same cohort reaches the end of high school, that number has all but vanished. In a statement issued Friday, January 16, the Second Congressional Commission...
Initial assessments found that documents reported to have been leaked in connection with ASEAN 2026 preparations were purely administrative and did not contain sensitive policy or deliberative materials, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Friday, Jan. 16....
The Department of Tourism (DOT) highlighted Camiguin as the Philippines’ sole entry in The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2026” for its natural beauty, vibrant tourism, and improved visitor access. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition highlights Camiguin’s rise...
Senator Joel Villanueva believes that the government should boost the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to address the lingering unemployment and underemployment problem. Villanueva, reacting to the latest job data, said the General Appropriations Act of 2026 should focus on...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday, January 14 rejected Sen. Imee Marcos ' insinuations that he is gay, and also said that there is nothing in his body that is fake. Lacson is referring to Marcos’ statement against him after he denied her allegations that...
