Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has denied rumors of his resignation, stressing that false information is being spread to “sow confusion and undermine public trust.” “I deny the false reports and speculations that I have resigned from my...
Air quality around the Navotas Sanitary Landfill has significantly improved following last month’s fire incident, but water quality monitoring near the facility yielded “not good” results, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Monday, May 11. The DENR said...
TUBA, Benguet – Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday apologized for the delayed repair of damaged roads and other infrastructure here, saying he would ensure that the P20 million requested in October, as well as other disaster quick response funds (QRF), are...
SANTO DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has committed to hasten the completion of Kaliwet Bridge in Barangay Nalasin here by the end of this month. After inspecting the ongoing construction of the replacement bridge on Friday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said...
The government’s “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program” (TBTP) has reached more than 133,000 beneficiaries in its latest rollout as more families seek reading support for struggling readers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday, May 8. The program, which started its...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has warned social media users against people pretending to be beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to gain online attention. According to the agency, the practice spreads misinformation and reinforces...
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian defended beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) amid criticism linking them to higher electricity bills charged by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Speaking in a television interview...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emerged as the highest paid member of President Marcos’ Cabinet in 2025, receiving a total net pay of P6.66 million, per the latest report released by the Commission on Audit (COA). In its 2025 Report on Salaries and...
The Philippines is expanding its agricultural trade with Japan as it looks to bolster market access for local fisheries and promote the modernization of the agriculture sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is now...
Telling the truth, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said, is the "antidote" to the allegations made by Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste against him, whom he labeled a liar. In a lengthy statement on Tuesday, May 5, Recto dismissed Leviste 's allegations against him by...
Around 2.7 million learners from Grades 2 to 11 are expected to benefit from the Department of Education 's (DepEd) 2026 Summer Remediation Programs (SRP) nationwide, with focused support in reading and mathematics. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the vital role of teachers and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up safety and contingency measures in Albay as Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3, signaling intensified magmatic unrest. Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the agency is prioritizing the safety of school communities while ensuring learning...
