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Muslim civil servants allowed to work under flexible schedules during Ramadan

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) advised Muslim government employees on Friday to adopt flexible work schedules during Ramadan, ensuring they can observe fasting while...

CHED, PRC tighten quality checks for state-funded schools’ licensure tests

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) strengthened their partnership to enhance quality assurance for state universities and colleges...

MMDA reimposes heat stroke break policy for field personnel

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reimposed a 30-minute "heat stroke break" policy for its field personnel, particularly traffic enforcers and street sweepers. This initiative...

Marcos signs Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program Act

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12124, a measure institutionalizing the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). The...

US to remove trans troops from military unless they obtain waiver

Washington, United States—The United States will begin removing transgender troops from the military within 30 days unless they obtain a waiver on a case-by-case basis,...

Binay vows to push for ‘more common-sense laws’

Senatorial candidate and Makati Mayor Abigail Binay emphasized the need for pragmatic and well-funded legislation, pointing out that many national laws fail in implementation...

Binay seeks clear gov’t policies for sugar sector

Senatorial candidate and Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay urged the government to set a clear-cut policy to stop importing sugar during the harvest season. Binay...

Philippines’ pro-divorce activists vow to fight on

Manila, Philippines—In her bid to convince lawmakers to legalize divorce, Filipina fruit vendor Avelina Anuran has publicly testified about the abuse she said she regularly...

Gatchalian raises alarm over gaps in early education

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, co-chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), called for urgent reforms to strengthen the foundations of learning among...

Gatchalian slams deviation of CSE implementation from RH Law

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian questioned the inconsistencies in the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program in the Philippines. During a Senate inquiry on Tuesday,...

MIC on NGCP investment: Energy security is top priority

The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) explained its decision to prioritize the country's energy sector, following its recent investment in the National Grid Corporation of...

DBM defends 2025 budget adjustments amid lawmaker concerns

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) defended recent modifications to the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), emphasizing that the changes align with President...

Marcos pushes for semiconductor industry growth to boost economy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the government and industry stakeholders to prioritize the development of the semiconductor and electronics sector, emphasizing its crucial...

Marcos pushes for increased education funding amid budget cuts

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. underscored the need for increased funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) to address critical challenges, including the country’s...
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