BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In his 2023 State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) defined his dream for communities, saying, “The building blocks of progressive, livable, and sustainable communities will never be complete without...
The office of incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara assured on Tuesday, July 16, that the announcement of officials' appointments is imminent. Senator and incoming DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Senate of the Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Following the resignation of several key officials ahead of his takeover, a group of education workers on Tuesday, July 16, urged Senator and incoming Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to take careful consideration of the individuals he will work with. Senator and incoming...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 16, confirmed the resignation of five high-ranking officials ahead of Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara's anticipated takeover as the new Secretary of Education. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Undersecretary and Chief of Staff...
Photo from Pixabay By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 16 said the Philippines has experienced a significant increase in dengue cases this year, marking a 19 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Based on the latest DOH data, from Jan. 1 to June 29,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed on Monday, July 15, that the turnover ceremony to pave the way for the new leadership will take place later this week. The DepEd Central Office in Pasig City (DepEd file photo) In an advisory, DepEd announced that the turnover rites will be held...
I have not said much about the subject of WPS. There were a few occasions when the circumstances called for it, but I otherwise kept it out of the discussions. Our strategies and action plans have been attracting a lot of international attention lately. We received several...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has vowed to take strong measures against illegal business operations to safeguard consumers and maintain fair trade. In a statement on Wednesday, July 10, Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said that illegal business operations will face zero tolerance in...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has granted approval for agricultural projects totaling nearly P10 billion to bolster the country’s food security and resilience. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) investment promotion agency said the Department of Agriculture (DA)...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Roman philosopher, politician, and lawyer Cicero popularized the idea that justice is giving one’s due. I believe that it is in this spirit of justice that, during his second State of the Nation Address, President Bongbong Marcos...
Vice President and outgoing Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte emphasized on Tuesday, July 9, the importance of placing learners at the center of education reform initiatives. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (DepEd file photo) "Your role in this endeavor is not...
In line with its efforts to ensure the well-being of Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, July 9, that it has addressed almost 3,000 concerns and calls for action since establishing its hotline. (Photo from Unsplash) "Ensuring your well-being has been and...
