Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel is warning consumers against buying imported white onions, following the recent seizure of smuggled onions that tested positive for salmonella and heavy metals. "If possible, please don’t buy imported onions because they may be...
Beginning May 13, a day after the midterm elections, Filipinos can purchase ₱20-per-kilo rice at a dozen Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) stores across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The Department of Agriculture (DA) earlier launched the pilot program of the government’s ₱20 rice program on May 1...
In a landmark move poised to expand career opportunities for young Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 9, welcomed the government 's decision to allow senior high school (SHS) graduates to qualify for select government positions. Senior High School students taking ...
While the Philippine economy’s growth missed the lower end of the government’s six to eight percent target, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the growth across major sectors further fuels the agency’s confidence in achieving the full-year growth goal. “The fact that all...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the 5.4 percent economic growth in the first quarter of the year is a testament to the economy’s “robust resilience,” fueled by strong consumer spending and industry contributions. Roque, who heads the government agency...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping that the next crop of lawmakers will prioritize restoring the National Food Authority’s (NFA) regulatory powers—such as the authority to sell rice directly to the public—as a measure to stabilize rice prices and supply. In a press briefing on...
Emphasizing the critical role of collective action in ensuring every Filipino child gains essential reading and writing skills for a brighter future, the Department of Education (DepEd) has called on parents, educators, and community stakeholders to unite in a nationwide campaign to combat...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 7, reiterated that there is no automatic pass or "auto-pass" policy in the Philippine public school system, amid growing concerns about the trend of mass promotion — where students advance to the next grade level despite not meeting learning...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has partnered with a Spanish engineering firm in an effort to link Camiguin Island to the Mindanao power grid. In a statement, NEA said it signed a feasibility study contract with Osprel SL, a Madrid-based engineering consultancy, to conduct...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reopened the consolidation process for drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) who have yet to join the government’s highly contentious Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). Under Department Order (DO) No. 2025-009,...
According to FLEMMS 2024, over 18 million Filipino high school graduates struggle with functional illiteracy. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 1, vowed to intensify literacy reforms following alarming survey results showing...
Malacañang has belied the memorandum circulating online which hinted a change in leadership in the House of Representatives, following recent survey results impacting President Marcos' trust ratings and administration candidates' poll rankings. (From left) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr....
