The war against illegal drugs, the "Build, Build, Build" program, and "ayuda" or financial assistance programs. (Photo from Alan Peter Cayetano's Facebook) These are three initiatives of President Duterte that, according to former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayateno, ought to be continued by the next...
Centro Escolar University’s Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Travel Management, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, and Doctor of Dental Medicine programs were granted ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) recertification. This...
The Department of Education (DepEd), particularly its Administration Strand, expressed eagerness to complete the major programs for 2022 before the transition to the next administration. DepEd Undersecretary Alain Pascua (Photo from DepEd) Providing key support programs to basic education delivery...
House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda's bid for a Senate comeback has officially begun following the launch of her campaign in her home province of Antique on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Loren Legarda (Photo from Loren Legarda's Facebook page) The former three-term senator has vowed to launch a campaign focused...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima on Monday vowed to pursue programs aimed at helping improve the plight of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families once she wins a fresh term in the Senate in the upcoming May 2022 elections. In particular, De Lima said she will seek to establish programs...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has trained over 30,000 professionals in the tourism industry last year, surpassing its target for 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (FILE PHOTO) Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the Department will continue its commitment to support the...
Centro Escolar University’s programs were granted reaccreditation status by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). CEU Manila’s Psychology and Biology programs were granted level IV 2nd reaccreditation status; Communication and Media,...
Over 4.7 million workers in the formal and informal sectors who have been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic received aid from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) this year. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III leads the payout of salaries to 1,500 beneficiaries under the Tulong...
Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday urged state prosecutors and other investigating agencies to immediately look into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report on the purported P1.44-trillion worth of infrastructure projects that are delayed, abandoned and/or left idle. “It is...
URC enhances support to sustainable farming Madelaine B. Miraflor Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability, and security. URC Senior Vice President for Corporate Development & External...
President Duterte has renewed his administration's commitment to delivering long-lasting infrastructure development as he led the inauguration of newly-completed projects in General Santos City (GSC), South Cotabato. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Specifically, Duterte led the inauguration as...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have rolled out livelihood programs for transport workers and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Iloilo province. (Photo from Department of Transportation) Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade...