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Rising violence in Bangsamoro linked to climate factors—report

The Council for Climate and Conflict Action Asia (CCAA) noted an increase in violent incidents across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM),...

Marcos directs LGUs to bolster waste management efforts

President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday urged local government leaders to take stronger action on waste management to safeguard public health. Speaking at the Local Governance...

DSWD says guarantee letters now cover funeral services in selected establishments

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said guarantee letters issued under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program are now...

House adopts resolution creating Cabinet cluster for education

The House of Representatives adopted on Wednesday House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 31 supporting the proposal for the creation of a Cabinet Cluster for Education. This...

Villafuerte bats for P88-B hike in 2025 agriculture budget

Saying that the national government budget for agriculture should at least be four percent of the gross domestic product in order to ensure food...

Marcos appoints former Energy undersecretary as new NMC spokesperson

President Ferdinand Marcos named former Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Alexander Lopez as the spokesman for the National Maritime Council (NMC). NMC is a body...

Bill on career progression system for teachers passes House second reading

The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill (HB) 10270, or the proposed Career Progression System Act, during its plenary session early...

‘Magnificent 7’ heads push for PTMP in meeting with Escudero

Transport sector leaders supporting the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) no longer expect the Senate to continue stalling the program’s implementation after meeting with...

PBBM signs law creating new Shari’a Judicial Districts, courts

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a new law creating three new Shari’a Judicial Districts and expanding Shari’a circuit courts from 51 to 63. Republic...

Marcos seeks to address learning crisis with stronger oversight on education agencies

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved "in principle" the creation of a Cabinet Cluster for Education aimed at providing strong oversight on all education agencies,...

Business groups express support for DOE’s balanced energy, coal policy

Major business groups including the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and the Employers Confederation of...

‘PUV modernization on track despite Senate bid to delay it’

By Darwin G. Amojelar, Rio N. Araja and Macon Ramos-Araneta The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it will push through with the nationwide Public Transport...

In world first, EU’s sweeping AI law enters into force

Brussels, Belgium—The European Union's landmark law on artificial intelligence came into force on Thursday, which Brussels vows will drive innovation while protecting citizens' rights. The EU...

Angara shelves contentious RPMS

NEWLY installed Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara has suspended the Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS) to lessen the workload of public school teachers across...
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