Have you ever thought about the cost efficiency of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in generating revenue for the government? It only takes 52 centavos to generate P100. During a recent event celebrating the BIR's anniversary, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto highlighted the importance of the...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, Aug. 1, said that while there were “minor issues” reported during the first week of the school opening for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, none were considered too “dramatic.” Grade school students of Mines Elementary School in Quezon City attend...
Recognizing the potential of e-commerce to produce job-ready Grade 12 graduates, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Aug. 1, that it is considering including an e-commerce track in the revised Senior High School (SHS) curriculum. Senior High School graduates (DepEd file...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga bared changes that they have since observed in Manila Bay following reclamation projects that have so far been conducted there prior to its suspension last year. Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. presides over the...
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday, August 1 dismissed speculations she would be replacing outgoing Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual who will step down from his post effective Friday. Senator Grace Poe (Senate PRIB Photo) Following Pascual’s resignation, Poe’s name cropped up as his possible...
The resignation of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual is poised to pave the way for a Cabinet reshuffle, with two secretaries currently under consideration for the vacant position. Malacañang announced on Wednesday, July 31, the resignation of Pascual as head...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Last July 22, I was privileged to witness President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), which underscores the administration’s achievements over the past years and its plans for a...
A teachers’ group on Tuesday, July 30, urged Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to “immediately suspend” policies that would give teachers a heavier workload. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend the first day of classes for SY 2024-2025 on July 29, 2024....
Despite the rains that led some local government units (LGUs) to cancel classes and delay the opening of schools affected by flooding, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Monday, July 29, that the first day of school this year was generally "smooth." Grade school students, accompanied...
The postponement of the opening in 842 schools has affected more than 800,000 learners, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). First day of classes at Vicente Hizon Sr. Elementary School in Davao City on Monday, July 29, 2024 (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on DepEd’s latest...
With over 20 million learners enrolled on the first day of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025 on Monday, July 29, the Department of Education (DepEd) expected the number to increase as enrollment continues in the coming months. First day of classes at Vicente Hizon Sr. Elementary School in...
Despite the postponement of openings in some schools affected by flooding, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Monday, July 29, that 98 percent of public schools nationwide began classes as scheduled. Grade school students, accompanied by their teachers, parents, and...
