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...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager stated that achieving single-digit poverty incidence among Filipinos may happen sooner than expected. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said last year's poverty rate, which better the target, was "very encouraging," given that it is also lower than...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said President Marcos’ vision to eradicate hunger by 2027 and achieve a single-digit poverty incidence by the end of his term in 2028 is right on track, as the country’s poverty rate continues to decline. Gatchalian...
The Department of Budget and Management has allocated P106 billion to support President Marcos' directive to increase the salaries of government employees. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said that DBM has set aside P36 billion for the current year and an additional P70 billion for the...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, expressed openness to reviewing the existing Department of Education (DepEd) policy that removes “unnecessary” materials—such as visual aids and decorations—from classrooms to help learners focus on their teachers and lessons. A teacher...
President Marcos has challenged new Education Secretary Sonny Angara to ensure that the quality of education in the country improves as soon as possible. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) "Our national learning recovery program must proceed without the slightest...
DAVAO CITY – Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Secretary Suharto "Datu Teng" Mangudadatu will step down from his post effective July 31 to prepare for the 2025 local elections. MANGUDADATU (Photo via Keith Bacongco) In a statement released to the media,...
"Malicious." This was how Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reacted to the video supposedly showing President Marcos using illegal drugs which was circulating online on the day of his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Malicious.” This was how Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...
Amid the clamor from teacher groups, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed on Monday, July 22, the suspension of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for School Year (SY) 2023-2024. Filipino teacher (Manila Bulletin / file photo) In an interview...
Recognizing that shortages in basic education resources are among the biggest challenges facing the country, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, assured that “additional attention” will be given to resolving these issues in the coming days and weeks. DepEd...
As he takes on the role of the new Education Chief , former senator Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) community and various stakeholders to unite in tackling the significant challenges facing the Philippine education system. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
