Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, December 4, called on local government units (LGUs) to play a stronger role in the learning recovery initiatives directed by President Marcos, as DepEd and four national agencies formalized new rules expanding the use of the...
Senators are making sure that the bill seeking to accelerate the construction of classrooms and school buildings in the country would not be marred by any conflict of interest, or possibly create another “Napoles” case. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said it is...
In the middle of corruption controversies within the government, local government units (LGUs) were urged to continue showing the people that they can rely on public servants. President Marcos made the call to LGUs on Wednesday, Nov. 26, during the Subaybayani Awards 2025 held at the Manila Hotel...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Thursday, October 23 that the people’s opinion on infrastructure projects is necessary as they know best the specific programs that should be implemented in their respective areas. Escudero said this should be the guiding principle in the crafting...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, October 14, urged local government units (LGUs) to exercise balance and prudence when suspending classes, stressing that while ensuring public safety is paramount, prolonged suspensions may disrupt learning and hinder students’ development. In a...
President Marcos has urged local chief executives to speak up and help in the fight against corruption, which has "poisoned public trust." "We must take responsibility to eradicate this abhorrent culture of corruption that has poisoned the public trust and has robbed us of a better future," Marcos...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, September 2, that it is studying a historic policy shift that would allow local government units (LGUs) to directly participate in classroom construction—marking a potential departure from the long-standing reliance on the Department of...
President Marcos reaffirmed the national government’s support for all local government units (LGUs) regardless of political affiliation, saying public service must rise above partisanship. “Walang kulay ng politika ang paglilingkod sa bayan (There is no political color in serving the...
President Marcos has called on newly sworn-in national and local officials to move beyond politics and focus on public service as he highlighted the importance of local governments in the administration’s efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos. Marcos said this as the winners of the May 2025...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is ramping up its efforts to make the Philippines more attractive for investors by cracking down on local government units (LGUs) that have yet to comply with the government’s mandate in ease of doing business. Last week, ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez shared...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the local government units (LGUs) to enhance their energy-saving initiatives by implementing the “Government Energy Management Program (GEMP)." This is in line with Republic Act (RA) 11285 otherwise known as The Energy...
The reactivation of the Local Price Coordinating Councils (LPCCs) is a major factor in monitoring the supply and price of rice and other prime commodities in the localities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) asserted on Sunday, May 18. In a statement, the DILG stated that...
