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P400m DOT budget reinstated; Vax institute assured of funding

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured enough funding for three government projects aimed at boosting tourism, expanding irrigation infrastructure, and beefing up the country’s response...

PBEd backs reforms in teachers’ development to address education challenges

The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) expressed strong support for proposed Senate amendments to the Philippine Teacher Professionalization Act of 1994, highlighting its potential...

Marcos signs law promoting development of Philippine natural gas industry

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12120, aimed at promoting the development of the Philippine natural gas industry.  The...

Marcos seeks inclusion of DSWD welfare projects to programmed funds

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has called for the removal of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) programs from the unprogrammed appropriations in...

Jobs, policy, poverty

“There is still much work to be done, the direction is clear: one of hope, opportunity, and resilience for all Filipinos” IN A nation grappling...

Apple wants to keep diversity programs disavowed by other US firms

San Francisco, United States—Apple's board of directors has recommended shareholders vote against a proposal to end the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, going...

Senate to prioritize rightsizing bill, says Escudero

Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Wednesday that the Senate will prioritize the Rightsizing National Government Act to ensure its passage before the 19th...

Marcos reorganization of NSC enhances national security policy—Año

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reorganize the National Security Council (NSC) is deemed necessary to enhance government policies in the interest of state...

Ignorance of traffic signs tops MMDA list of most common violations

Disregarding traffic signs emerged as the most common violation among motorists on the road, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Based on the...

President greenlights 5 key transport projects

President Marcos demonstrated his administration’s commitment to “transformative” infrastructure initiatives with the signing yesterday of five Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transportation projects in Malacañan Palace. During...

DND welcomes Senate ratification of Philippines’ RAA with Japan

The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed on Tuesday the approval of Senate Resolution No. 1248 on the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the...

DSWD launches ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen, a community hub for essential services

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched Monday its flagship anti-hunger program called ‘Walang Gutom’ (No Hunger) Kitchen that would provide free...

Speaker calls for task force vs. rice cartels

House Speaker Martin Romualdez proposed the creation of a mega task force to pursue market manipulators and bring down the price tags of rice. “A...

Marcos reaffirms peaceful approach to WPS disputes

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated the Philippines' commitment to a peaceful resolution of disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), emphasizing restraint...
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