Incomes of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk have climbed, thanks to a World Bank-financed project of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In an Oct. 16 implementation status and results report, the Washington-based multilateral lender said the DA's Rural Development Project has so far jacked up the...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, cited noteworthy strides in addressing critical issues within the department and underscored the importance of collaborative efforts to foster a more responsive and effective educational system. DepEd Secretary Sonny...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez commended President Marcos for strengthening cooperation between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which he said was integral to the pardon of 143 Filipinos in the...
Findings from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) revealed that government programs currently support only one percent of the country’s "best and brightest" students. (DepEd file photo) In a statement issued on Saturday, Oct. 12, EDCOM 2 highlighted that gifted and...
Filipino workers in Laos were encouraged to continue being ambassadors of goodwill for the Philippines in the foreign land. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets the Filipino community in Laos on Oct. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his message during a meeting with the...
"It's a terrible tragedy." This was what President Marcos said on the execution of a Filipino in Saudi Arabia for murder, stressing that the government did everything it can to no avail. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. responds to queries before flying to Laos on Oct. 8, 2024. (RTVM Screenshot)...
(MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez took advantage of the country’s ongoing celebration of Elderly Filipino Week to echo calls for the sufficient funding of the amended Centenarian’s Act. "I welcome the recent approval...
Without teachers, schools and communities will not function, President Marcos said as he hailed educators around the country on National Teachers' Day. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. graces the celebartion of 2024 National Teachers' Day at the Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 3, 2024. (RTVM...
Hans Sy, chairman of the executive committee of SM Prime Holdings, has been honored with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Outstanding Filipino Retailers President Award for his visionary leadership in retail development. Presented by the Philippine Retailers Association and the...
To prioritize the welfare of Filipino teachers in public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 2, implementing guidelines for the rationalization of their workload and compensation for teaching overload. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros is set to meet at least 50 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have reportedly suffered at the hands of their employers on an official trip to the Middle East, particularly to the State of Qatar. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Hontiveros called for stronger safety...
To address the disparity between the Philippines' high literacy rates and its low standings in international assessments, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has called for a comprehensive examination of the literacy measurement methods employed in other countries. (Photo...
