BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I hope everyone had a restful and peaceful long holiday, ready to face new challenges and opportunities. For us in the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), we stand firm in our commitment to fiscal efficiency,...
To support students' academic recovery, strengthen core skills, and address learning gaps, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 21, the rollout of four nationwide summer programs focused on reading, math, science, and special education. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, April 21, said private schools that offer basic education may adopt the school opening set for public schools in June. (DepEd file photo) Dennis Legaspi, Media Relations Chief from the Office of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, said private schools in the...
PEACE BY PEACE There’s one saying that has been etched in my mind since I became a military officer: “Insurgency ends where the road begins.” This is not merely a concept but a reality I can personally attest to. During the missions I’ve led in far-flung, hinterland barangays across...
DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The Department of National Defense (DND) joined the Christian community in celebrating Easter Sunday on April 20. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds the Filipinos that “hope and redemption will...
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...
Photo from Unsplash The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has introduced the Neuroimaging Technologies for Improved Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Conditions in the Philippines (NEUROMAP PH) project, which aims to enhance early detection and treatment of...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I am glad to share that on March 6, 2025, we, at the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), along with various government agencies, launched an initiative that synergizes efforts to make every centavo in our government...
Emphasizing that bullying is no longer just a school issue but a widespread societal concern, the Department of Education (DepEd) has declared it a national priority. (Photo from DepEd) “This is not just a school matter—it is a national priority that demands a whole-of-government,...
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...
PEACE BY PEACE The newly reconstituted Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) convened its inaugural session on April 8, facing the critical task of completing remaining deliverables to ensure a smooth transition leading up to the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, April 12, reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students by prioritizing the prevention of bullying in schools. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Amid reported incidents circulating on social media ,...
