Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday, Feb. 4, directed the removal of all materials bearing her image and told regional offices to stop producing similar content following criticism that the materials were seen as "self-promotion." Frasco said the move aims to...
A historic P1.3-trillion education budget is driving sweeping reforms across the Department of Education (DepEd) this year—empowering programs from expanded school feeding and classroom support to accelerated teacher promotions and higher pay under the administration’s push to strengthen basic...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 23, announced that it is accelerating efforts to uplift the teaching profession by targeting up to 100,000 teacher career upgrades nationwide by 2026. In a ceremony held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and House...
BACOLOD CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, director of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), called on 322 newly-promoted policemen in Negros Island to serve with integrity, enforce the law impartially, and keep public trust at the core of their duties. Their...
A total of 1,993 vacant positions nationwide, most of them in regional offices, have to be filled by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said long-time job order employees will be prioritized for promotions and career growth. These vacancies include...
TACLOBAN CITY – Newly-elected Northern Samar second district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) in all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. House Bill 602 seeks to amend...
The newly signed Capital Markets Efficiency Promotions Act (CMEPA) is projected to generate over ₱25 billion in net revenue gains over the next five years, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said CMEPA also supports the country’s medium-term fiscal...
A GRAND VENUE Centro de Turismo Intramuros serves as a tourist hub and museum signifying the importance of the Walled City Bridging the gap between the Philippines’ rich past and bold future, the city of Intramuros invites visitors to imagine the experiences of historical heroes while...
TAKING THE LEAD The Philippine delegation at the IBTM World 2024, featuring representatives from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, The Manila Hotel, Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc., Uni Orient Travel, Inc., and Travelite DMC Philippines Showcasing the best of what the...
(BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge's Facebook Page) Members of the House Committee on Transportation cast criticized the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) for including the 2024 BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge (BIMC) as part of its Philippine...
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is very proud and thrilled of Mexican Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz’s latest achievement for becoming the first-ever world boxing champion of the MP Promotions outside the Philippines. (From left to right) Mexican Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, Manny Pacquiao and Sean...
Nestled in the north of the Luzon island group of the Philippines, Banaue, Ifugao, stands as a testament to the nation’s rich heritage and natural beauty. This captivating destination offers travelers a glimpse into the soul of the Philippines, where terraced rice fields and ancient traditions...