DAVAO CITY – The Department of Defense (DND) has approved the inclusion of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) as one of the sub-units of the Presidential Security Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). In Department Circular No. 13 signed by DND Secretary...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, July 23, confirmed that the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered the relief of 75 police personnel previously assigned for her security. Vice President Sara Duterte (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the official said that a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) denied on Tuesday, July 23, of abruptly pulling out the police security escorts assigned to Vice President Sara Duterte, saying proper communication was done to explain why the cops need to be reassigned to other duties. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil...
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...
Not only would she be skipping President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, but Vice President Sara Duterte won’t even watch the speech on television or mobile gadgets. Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) This...
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...
Given the “dire state” of Philippine education, a group of education workers denounced the reported P20 million budget for President Marcos’ upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) as well as the administration’s “dismal performance” in reversing the downward spiral of education....
Vice President Sara Duterte refused to comment on the P20-million budget the government will spend for President Marcos third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, and indirectly compared the House of Representatives to a “house of cards.” Vice President Sara Duterte speaks...
Newly appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara participated in Brigada Eskwela at Commonwealth Elementary School in Quezon City on Saturday, July 20. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara at a Brigada Eskwela event in a Quezon City public school on July 20, 2024. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) Also...
With more time on her hands after leaving the Department of Education (DepEd), Vice President Sara Duterte said she plans to focus on the underserved areas in the country to bring social services there. Vice President Sara Duterte and new Education Secretary Sonny Angara during the turnover...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara, on his first day in office on Friday, July 18, met with the members of the Executive Committee and reviewed plans for the opening of School Year (SY) 2024-2025. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara meets with members of the Executive Committee on July 19, 2024 (Photo...
“Okay.” This was President Marcos’ short reaction to Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that she would not be accpeting any other Cabinet post following her resignation as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). File photos In an interview in Apayao on Friday, July 19, Marcos...
