The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, October 30, said it is exploring the leasing of closed private schools and other idle properties to help ease the country’s classroom shortage, which reached 165,000 classrooms nationwide in 2022. In partnership with the Student First Coalition...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 28, announced that it is fully prepared for the annual Undas observance, mobilizing over 2,200 first aiders and 92 chapters across the country to ensure public safety during the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays on November 1 and 2....
The presence of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) alone in the West Philippine Sea brings hope to Filipino fishermen who constantly encounter uncertainties in their livelihood, President Marcos said. In his speech during the celebration of the 124th anniversary of PCG on Thursday, Oct. 23, Marcos...
Malacañang has questioned whether the letter of sentiment asking the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to probe the possible ties of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Maynard Ngu, who was linked to the flood-control controversy, was a "fishing expedition" aimed at ruining the First...
Recognizing the vital connection between health and education, schools under the PHINMA Education network are extending their mission beyond classrooms through the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program — a community-driven initiative that supports maternal and child nutrition during the most critical...
President Marcos has credited First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for her key role in the success of the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli project, which has earned the 2025 United Nations (UN) Asian Townscape Award for its contribution to sustainable urban development. In a press briefing, Communications...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos paid tribute to Filipino nurses and community leaders in the United Kingdom, expressing gratitude for their courage, compassion, and service during a gathering in London on Friday, Oct. 10. In a post on Instagram, Marcos described the evening as “a night of pride...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) immediately mobilized its volunteers after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, prompting quick evacuations and first aid assistance to affected residents. According to the PRC, both Red Cross and Red Cross Youth volunteers in Davao...
President Marcos is quite proud of his administration’s recent accomplishments in refurbishing the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), which will be the venue for the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit next year. “Thank God that we...
As ornamental horticulture thrives across the Philippines and urban agriculture continues to turn idle spaces into sources of food and greenery, the country’s agriculture community came together for the second edition of Pagsibol: Philippine Horticulture and Urban Agriculture Summit, held at the...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) is continuing negotiations to extend its power supply agreement (PSA) with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) decision to allow continued supply from the Sta. Rita gas-fired power plant. Francis Giles Puno, FGen...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has officially ended his nearly six-year tour of duty in the country, which he described as an "unforgettable and truly extraordinary journey." Huang served as China 's envoy to the country for five years and 10 months, making him the...
