The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is gearing up for a significant initiative next year with its new community-led climate adaptation project under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The DSWD said the...
Due to the adjustments in the calendar for School Year (SY) 2023-2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools to hold a three-week the National Learning Camp (NLC) for this year. (DepEd / Visual Content Group) In a Facebook post on Saturday, June 15, DepEd announced that...
With mental health concerns dubbed as "silent epidemic" in the Philippines for more than 70 percent of persons between 13 to 26 years old, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has batted for the swift passage into law of Senate Bill No. 2598. SB 2598, entitled "State Universities and Colleges...
President Marcos bared that he has talked with business tycoon Manny Pangilinan on the current water problem in Cagayan de Oro after the latter's firm cut off its supply to the local water district over a disputed debt. Marcos disclosed that Pangilinan, who controls Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water...
Citing their overlapping functions, President Marcos said he wants a reorganization of the government’s various water agencies to address the water crisis and serve some 40 million Filipinos who do not have access to formal water resources. During a sectoral briefing on Tuesday, May 7, the...
It may be a bitter pill to swallow, but the power supply turmoil in the country could ignite resurgence of coal-fired power generation, according to one of the country’s top energy players. And while the allure of green technologies would be highly irresistible, the fragility of the country’s...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc have filed a resolution urging the House of Representatives to investigate, in aid of legislation, the frequent red and yellow power alerts caused by the shutdown in several power plants....
Sen. Imee Marcos is pushing for the expansion of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by including unconditional cash transfers for bedridden senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Sen. Imee Marcos presides over the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development...
The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its gratitude to former Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, April 18, for highlighting the shortage of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners, both locally and globally, and reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue. Former Vice President...
An advocacy group on Monday, April 8, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to “harness and strengthen” the capacity of local stakeholders to address the issues persistently hounding the country’s education sector. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) During its Annual...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), along with the Philippine National Bank (PNB) partnered with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (PA Properties) to help address the national housing backlog. In a statement, GSIS said the pension fund, the national bank, and the...
Recognizing that not all students might need to “catch up” with foundational skills such as reading, the Department of Education (DepEd) plans to integrate peer tutoring as part of its Catch-Up Fridays program. (Courtesy of DepEd) “Pwede din natin gawin or i-institute sa ating...
