The fourth convergence meeting between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is a testament to the enduring strength of this partnership. This collaboration is not just anchored on a historic peace agreement. It is a shared commitment to bringing...
Amid complaints of being overworked due to the MATATAG curriculum , which started this school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to make the implementation of the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10 “more flexible.” (DepEd file photo) “‘Yun, pinag-aaralan na...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) clarified that the latest poverty and food thresholds, which some have criticized as unrealistic, are not meant to serve as budget guidelines for a decent standard of living. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that these thresholds are...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has urged agency heads to give priority to contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers when filling vacant government plantilla positions. In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 15, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that 92 percent of the...
The Marcos administration secured its first credit rating upgrade from Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the DOF announced that the Japanese debt watcher raised the country’s credit...
The approval of a new cabinet cluster for education has sparked a range of reactions. Some view the change favorably, while others have voiced concerns about its intended purpose. First day of classes at Vicente Hizon Sr. Elementary School in Davao City on Monday, July 29, 2024. (KEITH BACONGCO /...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is exploring the possibility of the Philippines joining the BRICS bloc, a coalition of emerging economies, including China and Russia, that seeks to counterbalance the influence of the United States and the West. During the Senate Finance Committee hearing on the...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last week, I had the honor and privilege of joining the symposium commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) held in Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by the Government of Japan...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering rationalizing the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum by making some subjects “elective” or voluntary for Grade 11 and 12 students. Senior High School students (DepEd file photo) In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, Education...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ academic performance and overall well-being, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the Department of Education (DepEd) would monitor schools to ensure strict compliance with anti-bullying policies. (DepEd / MB Visual...
Several private sector organizations raised the need for the Philippines to balance energy security, affordability, and climate change concerns to drive its economic progress. In a joint statement on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the groups emphasized that the country ranks third lowest in energy supply...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (center) joins former Senator Joey Lina (left) and former Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma (right) at the Kapihan sa Manila Prince Hotel media forum on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Ermita, Manila. (Photo by Arnold...
