The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, that it has successfully defended its budget in the Senate following deliberations at the plenary level. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In a statement, DepEd confirmed the Senate’s approval of its P793.740-billion budget for next...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Nov. 7, noted a decline in dengue cases nationwide. DOH / MANILA BULLETIN As of October 2024, the DOH reported a total of 314,785 dengue cases nationwide. “Cases are declining overall, showing an 8% decrease from September 29 to October 12, 2024, with...
Trump’s return to power carries a high risk of imposing 20 percent tariffs on non-China countries, which could negatively impact the Philippine economy, a Cabinet official said. Imposing tariffs of 20 percent on non-China countries and 60 percent on China could affect the global economy, “and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, its plans to "simplify" the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum by reducing the number of subjects and placing greater emphasis on work immersion. (Photo from DepEd) In a statement, DepEd said that one of its priorities under...
President Marcos will not attend the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Peru next week because he wants to prioritize the government’s response to recent calamities, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Thursday, Nov. 7. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Despite concerns over depleted Quick Response Funds (QRF) in some government agencies, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has assured the public that sufficient funds are available to support areas ravaged by recent natural disasters. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 7, Budget...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, Nov. 6, underscored the agency’s commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability throughout all procurement and bidding activities. (DepEd / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) In accordance with DepEd Memorandum No. 61,...
BEYOND BUDGET (Part I) Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I am immensely proud of our country for successfully hosting the first-ever ministerial-level International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) last week, from Oct. 28 to 30, 2024. With 80 United Nations (UN)...
In light of recent tropical storms that have disrupted schools across the Philippines, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the need for educational systems to swiftly adapt to ensure stability and lessen dependence on community resilience alone....
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to a “fair and transparent” procurement process on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and assured the public that there is no corruption within its current leadership. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN “Walang korapsyon sa...
To support educational continuity in schools impacted by typhoons and other natural disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, Nov. 4, that it will deploy the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “We’re bringing resilience to the heart of...
PEACE BY PEACE (Part I) We reported last week the start of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The ICWPS Operations Center (OPCEN) reported the attendance of 691 delegates from 84 countries...
