Education Secretary Leonor Briones administered the oath-taking of 25 newly-appointed officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) and challenged them to “passionately” serve the agency and its constituents and be faithful to their sworn duty. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (Photo from...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay said on Monday, Feb. 10, that he will push for all barangay workers to become salaried government employees with full benefits amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Binay said that at present, barangay officials and workers only receive...
A new group formed by women local government officials nationwide is backing Vice President Leni Robredo’s candidacy in the May 2022 polls, joining the growing list of supporters who vouched for her track record and integrity as presidential aspirant. (Women for Leni/PPP/Facebook) In a virtual...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday, Jan. 14, hit back at ACT-Teacher's Rep. France Castro, of the Makabayan bloc, for branding the inventory of the unvaccinated individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a “witch hunt’’ despite assurances that...
Three local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have not yet passed the ordinance that restricts mobility of the unvaccinated individuals as agreed by mayors of the National Capital Region following the hoisting of COVID Alert Level 3 in the metropolis. Department of the Interior and Local...
Unvaccinated individuals who would be caught outdoors will not be arrested, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified on Monday, Jan 10. However, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año warned that stubborn unvaccinated individuals resisting the barangay officials’ order will be...
The belief that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine would turn them into zombies is discouraging some people to be inoculated, a ranking official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Sunday, Jan. 9. DILG spokesperson Usec. Jonathan Malaya said he himself was...
BEIJING, China — New coronavirus cases in China's locked-down city of Xi'an edged down Monday, official data showed, while local authorities removed two senior officials to "strengthen" their fight against COVID. Beijing has pursued a "zero COVID" approach with tight border restrictions and...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo believes that her relationship with local politicians in her home region of Bicol is one that is “personal” and “beyond politics.” Masbate gives a rockstar welcome to presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo during her visit to the...
No special treatment will be accorded to the two Pharmally executives who were sent to the Pasay City Jail for allegedly failing to submit the documents on the multi-billion transactions on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) face masks and face shields the company supplied to the government. This was...
The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded teachers and school officials who exemplified outstanding professionalism and dedication to public service. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN As cited by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), 11 DepEd personnel from different schools and field offices were recognized...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has welcomed new officials of the Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR) and the Teacher Education Council (TEC). Education Secretary Leonor Briones administered the oath-taking of Ariz Delson Acay Cawilan as Director IV of BLR and Dr. Archie Resos and Dr. Annabel...
