Asset recovery efforts are now underway as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) prepare to initiate civil forfeiture proceedings linked to alleged multibillion-peso irregularities in flood control projects. In an interview on...
Tourism activities in Cebu are regaining momentum as the province’s operations remain safe and fully operational following last month’s magnitude 6.9 earthquake, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday, Oct. 27. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said inspections confirmed that...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, October 20, reported that more than P1 billion worth of school facilities in Masbate were damaged by Typhoon Opong, even as rehabilitation works continue swiftly under the government’s recovery program. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said that of the...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said on Friday, Oct. 17, that the reinstatement of electronic visas (e-Visas) for Chinese nationals demonstrates the country’s readiness to welcome more travelers and its renewed confidence in advancing the tourism market. The e-Visa...
A teachers’ group has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program not only benefits learners but also provides fair compensation, adequate support, and clear implementation guidelines for teachers tasked with carrying...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will forge an alliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), and Insurance Commission (IC) to expedite the recovery of public funds allegedly misused in ghost flood control projects. DPWH Secretary...
With classrooms damaged and communities reeling from a powerful earthquake in Cebu and back-to-back typhoons, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, October 1, assured that recovery plans will be implemented to ensure learning continuity for millions of affected students. In a statement,...
Recognizing the urgent need to address the country’s learning crisis and strengthen the foundational skills of Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) officially launched the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program on Saturday, September 13. The initiative,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking P928.5 billion for its 2026 budget—a near-trillion-peso proposal that would fund new classrooms, additional teachers, and nationwide learning recovery initiatives. If approved, the budget would mark one of the largest single-year allocations in...
For many young Filipinos, life today feels like an uphill climb—where poverty, limited opportunities, and the burden of violence or fractured families leave countless disheartened and searching for direction. To this generation, Fr. Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva, recipient of the 2025 Ramon...
The Department of Education (DepEd) rolled out EduKahon on Thursday, August 28—a standardized school recovery kit aimed at ensuring learning continuity for teachers and students during disasters and emergencies. In a statement, DepEd said the initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos...
To promote holistic learner development, enhance physical fitness, and help reverse pandemic-driven learning loss, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the institutionalization of School Sports Clubs (SSCs) in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide. In a statement issued...
