Following the destructive typhoons that hit the Philippines, the national government is gearing up to tap half a billion dollars in climate funding from the Washington-based World Bank. According to the Department of Finance’s (DOF) Facebook post on Thursday, Nov. 20, the national government is...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed that education remains a top priority for the current administration, citing President Marcos’ recent visits to Albay and Pasig City as examples of the government’s commitment to learners’ welfare, disaster preparedness, and youth development. In...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, jointly hosted by this highly urbanized city and the province of Negros Occidental, puts a spotlight on the emerging slow food communities in the Philippines. The five-day event, which opened on Wednesday at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, November 19, brushed off calls for his resignation amid allegations linking him to an alleged flood control controversy, saying the claims circulating so far are baseless and unsupported by facts. In an ambush interview at the...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya congratulated Executive Secretary Ralph Gonzalez Recto on his new post and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepen strategic cooperation with the Philippines, saying his appointment reflects “the deep confidence placed in [his]...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, held arrival honors for the late former DND Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile to mark the start of a day of tributes at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led senior officials, personnel, and members of...
President Marcos administered the oath of office of new Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and new Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go, formalizing key changes in his economic and administrative team. The two officials took their oaths at the Study Room in Malacañan on Wednesday, Nov....
Newly-appointed Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said he would focus on governance and will deliberately stay out of the limelight. "For me to be effective, I will be deliberately staying out of the limelight. I will not be chasing headlines, but deadlines," Recto said in a statement on Monday, Nov....
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, Nov. 17, neither confirmed nor denied that he has been replaced as executive secretary. "Let 's wait for the official announcement," Bersamin said in a message when asked if it was true that he has been replaced. Bersamin also denied on Sunday,...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, November 13, paid tribute to the late former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, describing him as a “brilliant lawyer and lawmaker” whose deep understanding of finance, taxation, national defense, and constitutional law left a...
To ensure the learning continuity of students affected by natural disasters through flexible and compassionate approaches, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, November 13, announced the nationwide expansion of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will build cheaper farm-to-market roads (FMR) once it formally assumes responsibility of the program starting next year, with the agency introducing new methods to help cut costs. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will save at least 20...
