The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, that it is seeking approval for the first-ever outpatient benefit package, which would cover the assessment of children for refractive errors, including the provision of prescription glasses if necessary. Unsplash In a statement, the DOH...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited typhoon-affected schools in Camarines Sur to turn over essential learning, teaching, and digital materials. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) “Kami po sa DepEd, initial visit pa lang po...
Present during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the launch of the Air Quality Monitoring Station donated by SMPHI for EMB-NCR’s Adopt-a-CAMS Program were (from left): Engr. Phil Kreisky V. Tobias, Maria Cecille Pangilinan, and Arvin B. Araojo Jr. from SMPHI; Gemma G. Cariño, chief of the Finance...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has approved the creation of 4,000 new positions for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in 2024 to strengthen its core functions. The additional positions—819 officers and 3,181 non-officers—aim to bolster the PCG's core...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging consumers to prioritize safety this holiday season by purchasing only certified Christmas lights and fireworks. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 5, Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said that consumers are advised to consult the DTI's...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is constructing the first tourist rest area in Antique province. “The initiative stemmed from the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to elevate the global competitiveness of the Philippine tourism industry by taking care of our...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara is exploring public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a key solution to address the perennial problem of classroom backlogs. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said that Angara,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that three public schools were recognized for their outstanding craftsmanship and creativity in parol-making. (Photo from DepEd) Pedro V. Panaligan Memorial National High School (DepEd-MIMAROPA), Panabo City National High...
While the Marcos administration’s economic team has widened its full-year growth target for 2025, it stated that the worst-case scenario for the Philippine economy next year is a slowdown to six percent. The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) revised its macroeconomic assumptions...
A group of teachers on Monday, Dec. 2, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to “clarify” its proposed policies on loan moratoriums for its employees. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, said DepEd Secretary Sonny...
PEACE BY PEACE Ambassadors Marie Fontanel of France and Andreas Pfaffernoschke of Germany’s trip to the island provinces of Basilan and Tawi-Tawi last week is seen as a resounding vote of confidence on the vastly improved peace and security that the Bangsamoro region is becoming known for...
The Philippine government has made inroads towards greater digital transformation, as required by the newest loan it secured from the World Bank. The Washington-based multilateral lender disclosed on Nov. 26 that Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, on behalf of the government, signed the loan...
