Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has refiled his proposed "Parents Welfare Act of 2025," as a way to ensure that elderly parents are not abandoned by their children during times of need. The bill seeks to penalize those who fail to provide the necessary support to their "aging, sick, and...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) does not charge any fees for accessing its programs and services for clients seeking livelihood assistance. In an advisory issued on Monday, July 14,, DOLE warned that any form of solicitation or payment under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 11, called on local government units (LGUs) across the country to maximize the use of their Special Education Fund (SEF) for high-impact school initiatives, especially in the areas of digital education and learner welfare. “Siguraduhin natin na...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are accelerating efforts to achieve full internet connectivity in all public schools nationwide by the end of 2025, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of education...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) intensified its nationwide campaign against unauthorized public transport in June, which led to the apprehension of 252 colorum vehicles. Issuing a directive to reinforce ground operations, LTO Executive Director Gregorio G. Pua Jr. said the continued...
Construction firm EEI Corp. reported that it has received the notice of award from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the design and build of the ₱15.75-billion first phase of the Philippine International Exhibition Center (PIEC). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
Senator Mark Villar said on Saturday, June 5 that he did not participate in any capacity whatsoever in transactions or potential transactions between PrimeWater and any of its partner districts. ' 'I wish to take this opportunity to clarify that I have no direct or indirect ownership or...
Despite delays, the Metro Manila flood control project being funded by loans from the Washington-based World Bank Group (WBG) and the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has so far benefitted over half a million residents in flood-prone areas. “To date, more than 600,000 people...
Vice President Sara Duterte did not mince words as she defended her recent trips, saying that no public funds were used in her personal travel abroad and calling her critics “stupid” for questioning them. “Alam mo kasi hindi nila naiintindihan, sorry ha, hindi ko nalam kung sinasadya nila...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 25, announced the approval of 20,000 new teaching positions for 2025—marking a major milestone in strengthening the Philippine public education system. DepEd, in a statement, confirmed that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has...
Three major projects — focused on air navigation, telecommunications, and earth observation — worth a combined ₱63.6 billion have been added to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) pipeline, bringing the total to ₱2.61 trillion. Documents shared by the PPP Center with reporters on Friday,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested a militiaman allegedly responsible for the killing of a government official in Zamboanga del Sur province on Thursday evening. In a report Friday, Police Col. Bonifacio Arañas Jr., Zamboanga del Sur police director, identified the fatality as Jesriel...
