As it prepares for the opening of the new school year next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded local government units (LGUs) on Thursday, July 25, to ensure that the use of schools as evacuation facilities is "as brief as possible" to prevent disruption to learning. School used as an...
Amid widespread flooding caused by “Carina” and the southwest monsoon, the Department of Health (DOH) emphasized on Wednesday, July 24, the importance of seeking medical attention promptly for people exposed to floodwaters. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) Health Secretary Teodoro J....
Improving the quality of education for Filipino learners was one of the foremost directives from President Marcos, newly appointed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara said on Wednesday, July 24. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “This is a huge...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that almost half of the government's calamity funds are still available to assist people affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. According to Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, approximately P11.12 billion remains in the calamity...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded over 15.8 million enrollees for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, according to data released on Wednesday, July 24. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Based on the latest enrollment monitoring report from the Planning Service – Education Management...
As part of the Marcos administration’s initiative to enhance education quality nationwide, newly appointed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara assured on Wednesday, July 24, that effective measures will be implemented for the expanded career progression system for public school...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced a "Code White Alert" in all its regional offices nationwide on Wednesday, July 24, and confirmed an increase in leptospirosis cases in seven regions. Flood situation at Taft and UN Ave in Manila as of 9 a.m. on July 24, 2024. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last Saturday, July 20, 2024, was very fulfilling for me as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary. We witnessed the signing into law of Republic Act (RA) No. 12009, or the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), by...
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (Screengrab from PTV) To further enhance healthcare accessibility across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 23 announced its plans to procure additional mobile clinics following the successful distribution of initial units....
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday, July 23 assured that the agency is ready to assist both local and foreign nationals who will be affected by the impending closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operations by year-end. The DSWD...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) plans to allocate approximately P10 billion next year for government employees' medical allowances. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that a total of P9.5 billion had been earmarked for the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund (MPBF) in...
Photo from Pixabay Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO) to immediately work on the conditionalities for the implementation of the First 1,000 Days...
