Former Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has been conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, by Emperor Naruhito of Japan, recognizing his contributions to deepening economic relations between the two nations. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya led the conferment...
Senators on Monday, August 10 expressed high hopes for the health sector as Malacañang announces Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new Department of Health (DOH) chief, Dr. Edwin Mercado. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said there’s newfound hope in Mercado’s appointment saying: “This will be a...
President Marcos has appointed acting PhilHealth President and chief executive officer (CEO), Edwin Mercado, as the new Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Mercado will replace outgoing Health chief Jose Pujalte, Jr., who was appointed by Marcos in July. The appointment of Mercado came...
The country’s power supply mess is getting uglier by the day, particularly in the Visayas. Perhaps President Marcos’ “mahiya naman kayo” verbal fireworks now need to be directed squarely at Department of Energy (DOE) officials. While millions of distressed Filipinos endure tight supply and...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) is finalizing an energy plan for Panay Island to avert major supply risk by 2029. Ilongga DOE Secretary Sharon Garin has directed its Electric Power Industry Management Bureau (EPIMB) to craft the Panay Energy Master Plan, which will be a blueprint to...
Can schools truly be zones of peace when firearms remain within easy reach of children? Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s call for stronger gun safety following a string of incidents involving learners deserves not only public support but immediate national action. Every child has the right to...
Senate infighting and leadership changes have slowed the passage of priority bills under the Marcos administration, Malacañang said. Citing Senator Imee Marcos ' recent remarks that repeated leadership changes in the Senate may have contributed to the lack of legislation passed so far, Palace...
Eligible beneficiaries of the government 's Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Assistance do not need to apply to receive the cash subsidy, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao...
President Marcos will only act on the casino gambling allegations against new Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. based on evidence and investigation, Malacañang said. Issues such this, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said, should...
ILOILO CITY – As the controversy surrounding the Pax Silica initiative swirls, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vowed to promote responsible use of technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI). “On the side of the DOST, our role is to make sure that technology is used for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is finalizing the rules and technical guidelines for a new law that will set national standards for identifying and supporting schools in remote and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA). Education Secretary Sonny Angara said DepEd is...
BACOLOD CITY – The national government, through the Department of Education (DepEd), will fund the construction of 16 classrooms worth P52.5 million for senior high school students at Progreso Village National High School in this highly urbanized city. In a press conference on Thursday, Mayor...
