The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) mourns the loss of the eminent businessman and philanthropist Henry Lim Bon Liong. Cecilio K. Pedro, President of FFCCCII, solemnly acknowledges the passing of Lim, the organization's honorary president. ...
The Sana’a government in Yemen has provided necessary medical assistance to Filipino crew members of MV Galaxy Leader who are exhibiting symptoms of malaria, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. File photo In a memorandum for President Marcos dated July 30, Honorary Consul to Yemen...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, Aug. 1, said that while there were “minor issues” reported during the first week of the school opening for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, none were considered too “dramatic.” Grade school students of Mines Elementary School in Quezon City attend...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (center) (Rep. Salo's office) A pro-overseas Filipino workers (OFW) solon believes that the ratification by the House and the Senate of the Third Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the Magna Carta of...
President Marcos urged Filipinos to further love the Philippine national language this language month. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In a statement, Marcos underscored the Filipino language's importance in the nation’s goal to attain unity and in fostering the Filipino...
Delicious food from South Korea and the Philippines took center stage during an afternoon treat on July 31. The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines hosted Merienda: Korean-Philippine Culinary Heritage Exchange with Chef Lily Min and Chef Reggie Aspiras that showcased the making of...
A teachers’ group on Tuesday, July 30, urged Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to “immediately suspend” policies that would give teachers a heavier workload. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend the first day of classes for SY 2024-2025 on July 29, 2024....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, July 29, extended his well wishes and congratulations to the 22 Filipino athletes who are currently competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a statement,...
"Invest in teachers to improve education, and everything else will follow." This was the core message from a teachers' group to the government, especially the Department of Education (DepEd), as the new school year (SY) 2024-2025 commenced in most public schools nationwide on Monday, July 29. Grade...
President Marcos reported that the 17 Filipino seafarers who are still under the custody of the Houthi rebels are all safe following Israel's attack on the port of Hodeidah in Yemen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/File photo) In an X post on Saturday evening, July 27, the...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has instructed the creation of a task force to review and study the implementation of the performance assessment and workload of public school teachers. Filipino teacher (DepEd file photo) Angara signed Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 037 s....
In a significant move to enhance career growth opportunities for public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Expanded Career Progression System on Friday, July 26. Filipino teacher (ALI VICOY...
