The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that three emergency medical assistance teams in the Philippines have been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for international disaster and humanitarian deployment. (DOH / Facebook page) The DOH announced that on Sept. 20, the WHO...
To discuss updates and address various challenges faced by the National Academy of Sports (NAS), Secretary of Education Sonny Angara met with the academy's officials in Pasig City. (DepEd / file photo) Angara, who also serves as the NAS Chairperson, met with the NAS Board of Trustees during their...
Highlighting that the Philippines produces over a million graduates annually from its basic and tertiary education systems, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the country's role as a "key player" in the global workforce. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Photo courtesy of...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has underscored the pivotal role of a robust middle class in driving the Philippines' sustained economic growth and development. In a keynote address at the 10th Annual Public Policy Conference, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan emphasized...
The government is intensifying its commitment to sustainable growth and climate resilience through investments in infrastructure and innovation, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. At the Fourth Philippines-Singapore Business and Investment Summit, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M....
To improve support for educational programs in public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) has formed a partnership with the Rebisco Group of Companies. (Photo from DepEd) DepEd and the Rebisco Food Group signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) early this week for the REBISCOVER Learning...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured Singaporean investors that the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) law will simplify doing business in the Philippines, streamline processes and reduce red tape....
The number of leptospirosis cases has been decreasing, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, Sept. 19. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE ) The DOH reported 1,726 cases from July 28 to Aug. 10, but the number decreased by 77 percent to 396 cases from Aug. 11 to 24. The DOH...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking additional funding from foreign partners to address critical issues faced by the agriculture sector, such as the lack of infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. stated that the department is seeking funding from official...
Recognizing the concerns about implementing the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 this school year , the Department of Education (DepEd) issued revised guidelines for schools on Wednesday, Sept. 18. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara issued DepEd Order No....
Reforms in the government’s budget process could significantly improve the country’s chances of achieving the coveted “A” rating status, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman explained that the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms...
Six Filipino brands secured over 100 trade leads during the Philippines’ first participation in the franchising and business Expo in Melbourne, Australia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The DTI reported that Avocadoria, BENCH, The Cabalen Group, Miguelitos Ice Cream, Oryspa, and...
