The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is set to significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness and response programs under the proposed 2026 budget, as the Philippines continues to face frequent typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. In a statement issued on December 11, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
A bill seeking to increase by 30 percent the daily minimum wage of private sector employees who are forced to go to work during strong typhoons is being pushed in the Senate. In filing Senate Bill No. 520 or the proposed Calamity Work Compensation Act, Sen. Loren Legarda said it is imperative to...
With natural disasters continuing to disrupt classes nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has allocated P1.35 billion for the printing, delivery, and training associated with Learning Packets and Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) materials. In a statement on Friday, Oct. 24, DepEd...
More than 150,000 individuals participated in a city-wide earthquake drill in Marikina City on Monday, Oct. 20, to ensure the city government and the public 's readiness during disasters, particularly the long-anticipated magnitude 7.2 quake that may hit Metro Manila anytime, dubbed as "The...
The Pasig City government on Monday, Oct. 13, proudly presented its newly purchased mobile kitchen and emergency cabinets as part of its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) procurement plan for 2025, aiming to ensure the city 's preparedness against disasters and calamities. The...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has assured that the city government has adequate facilities, professionals, and capacity in terms of transportation, medicines, and supplies in case the "Big One" strikes. "So, sa facility, meron, professionals, meron, capacity in terms of transport,...
Marking a historic step in the country’s education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) convened on Friday, October 3, for the first-ever Joint National Management Committee (ManCom)...
A teachers ' group on Wednesday, July 23, raised alarm over the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to conduct Saturday makeup classes and implement remote learning during natural disasters. The Teachers ' Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, warned that the plan could worsen...
To strengthen the preparedness of schools for disasters and other emergencies, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Dec. 27, that it has updated measures to minimize the disruption of learning delivery. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, DepEd said that Order No. 022, s. 2024,...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Friday, December 6 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for signing into law Republic Act Number 10277 or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, saying it will help curb the cases of enrollees...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) A big relief for students, particularly those living in disaster-hit areas. That's how Speaker Martin Romualdez described the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies...
(File photo) (UPDATED) The “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act” signed by President Marcos Jr. on Friday, Dec. 6, will help the country address the lack of dedicated spaces for Filipinos affected by frequent disasters such as typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes among others. This was the...
