The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has unveiled two locally developed kits designed for the early detection, rapid response, and long-term prevention of African Swine Fever (ASF), a viral disease that has devastated the Philippine swine industry since 2019. The DOST-Philippine Council...
In a remarkable turnaround that defies national trends, the town of Norzagaray in Bulacan has emerged as a national model in the fight against illiteracy. Cited by both the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), Norzagaray’s targeted...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, June 27, announced that public schools across the country are now reaping the benefits of its Early Procurement Activities (EPA)—with the 2025 DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) already seeing the widespread delivery of laptops and digital learning...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, June 5, announced a revised Kindergarten cut-off age policy that will allow more Filipino children to begin formal education earlier. Starting School Year (SY) 2025–2026, children who turn five years old on or before October 31 will now be eligible...
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) is urging the government to strictly implement the newly signed law aimed at improving the quality of early childhood education and care in the country. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12199, or the...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, May 16 hailed the enactment into law of the measure that would help strengthen the country’s efforts to nurture Filipino children in their most formative years. Legarda commended the signing into law of Republic Act No. 12199, or the Early Childhood Care and...
President Marcos has signed Republic Act No. 12199, which prioritizes early education, proper nutrition, and caring support to give young Filipino children, especially those aged zero to five, a strong start in life President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (file) The Early Childhood...
President Marcos has renewed his administration's commitment to promoting early childhood education. He directed government agencies to fund the establishment of 328 Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income barangays across the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM...
Acknowledging the vital role of early childhood education in enhancing the country’s overall education quality, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) emphasized on Tuesday, Jan. 7, its support for increased investment in early childhood education as part of the 2025 national...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to improve the quality and delivery of early childhood care and development (ECCD) services. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian lauded the latest development saying Senate Bill No. 2575 or the Early Childhood Care and...
In light of the typhoons that ravaged the country over the past month, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has sought closer consultations with the Philippine government to strengthen its early warning system. Malacañang photo JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko said this during his...
By GLAZYL MASCULINO BACOLOD CITY – The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) recently installed a Community-Based Flood Early Warning System (CBFEWS) on rivers here for close monitoring of levels and rainfall. THE Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) recently...
