The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, November 5, announced that it has officially signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Konektadong Pinoy Act — marking a historic step toward ensuring that every Filipino has access to fast,...
Senator Imee Marcos on Friday, October 3 said there is no need for the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to rush the crafting of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the newly-enacted Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act. Marcos pointed this out as she described the...
To ensure the effective enforcement of the newly released Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, a teachers ' group on Wednesday, August 6, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement critical structural reforms—starting with smaller class sizes...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise from education stakeholders and child rights advocates for updating the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013—a move seen as a timely reform to promote safer school environments. The revised policy expands...
In a move to reinforce safe and inclusive learning environments, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, August 4, announced the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013—marking a significant step toward curbing bullying...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato is finalizing the implementing rules and regulations for the organic agriculture code. Stakeholders gathered in Makilala town to finalize the IRR for the 2025 Organic Agriculture Ordinance from July 16 to 17. This activity was conducted following...
The Philippines will receive a $500-million loan, or about ₱27.9 billion, from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support efforts to make the local agriculture sector more sustainable through 2030. ADB agriculture, food, nature, and rural development sector office senior director Qingfeng Zhang...
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest $1.5 billion, or about ₱83.8 billion, through a five-year farming program aiming to improve rice productivity and low-carbon rice production across Asia and the Pacific (APAC), including the Philippines. This is part of the multilateral...
Rafael Consing Jr., the newly appointed president and chief executive officer of the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), defended the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), insisting that “flexibility” must be assured to create its audit and...
MARAWI CITY – Residents who were displaced when this city became a battlefield between government forces and the militants affiliated with the Islamic State six years ago will finally be compensated following the signing on Tuesday, May 23, of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of...
Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday, April 25, welcomed the decision of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to extend the period for registering Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards for 90 days. The deadline for SIM card registration is tomorrow, April 26. Poe, head of the...
Telecommunications firms will start SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) registration of SIM starting Dec. 27 this year following the publication of the law's implementing rules and regulations. The National Telecommunications (NTC) on Monday, Dec. 12, published the IRR of the SIM Registration Act on...
