The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified recovery operations in communities devastated by Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon Tino, pairing clearing efforts with the rapid rollout of alternative learning modes to keep education on track despite widespread destruction. In a statement issued...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for long-term, structural reforms in basic education as regional officials from across the country gathered in Palawan for the nationwide Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting. In a statement issued Monday, November 17, DepEd said the...
President Marcos assured residents of Negros Occidental that government support will be sustained and expanded in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, telling survivors that the administration will ensure their “safe and swift recovery.” Marcos said this as he visited the typhoon victims in Negros...
The international community has stepped up support for the Philippines’ relief and recovery efforts following the destruction caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, with the European Union, New Zealand, and the United States mobilizing new humanitarian aid packages and military assistance. €1.25...
To ensure students can return to school as soon as possible, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara joined a high-level government team in Negros Occidental to oversee classroom repairs and relief operations in areas devastated by Typhoon Tino. In a statement issued on Wednesday,...
Two of the country’s major teachers’ organizations have called on the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to provide stronger, more compassionate, and more direct financial assistance to government workers and educators severely affected by recent disasters, particularly Typhoons Tino...
Following widespread destruction and flooding caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, thousands of displaced families are receiving critical support from World Vision Philippines. The organization has launched emergency relief operations for families devastated by “Uwan” and “Tino,” which...
While Malacañang maintained its distance over the issue of local chief executives who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, it warned against complacency in times of disasters. "Unang-una sa Pangulo, hindi po niya gusto ito. Hindi niya po gusto na ang mga liderato ay chill-chill lang...
Malacañang has defended the events of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos despite the onslaught of a typhoon in the country, saying the events were "not personal parties" and did not hinder any disaster response mobilized by the government. Responding to criticisms, Palace Press Officer and...
Malacañang said local executives, who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, will have to explain the purpose of their travel. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the local chief executives ' overseas travel will have to be assessed first...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing passage of the bill that seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in donations or assistance received by the government during calamities. In filing Senate Bill No. 278 or the proposed “Donation Transparency Act,” Escudero said it is...
Senator Erwin Tulfo urged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday, November 9 to ensure that the victims of Typhoon Tino are receiving the right amount of government assistance amid reported complaints of discrimination in Cebu. Tulfo said he is saddened and infuriated to...
