MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has called for a united front across political lines to address the current challenges facing the Philippines, emphasizing the need to set aside discussions about the 2028 elections. Romualdez made this state…
Sarangani, Davao Occidental – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued directives for rapid government aid to the victims of a recent magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, as confirmed by Malacañang on Friday.According to Philipp…
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has reiterated its proposal to realign the disapproved confidential fund towards the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP), emphasizing the potential benefits for learners. DepEd Assistant Secretary Fran…
MANILA – The Philippine government has urged member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to focus on financing digital infrastructure projects, emphasizing the need to bridge the digital divide. This call was made during the 34th A…
Cagayan de Oro: Cagayan de Oro’s city government is confidently positioned to manage its PHP 2.7 billion loan intended for various development projects. City Budget Officer Roxanne Mae Ravidas assured that the loan, which is part of the PHP 11.2 billio…
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has placed its field offices in Mindanao on high alert following a significant earthquake in the region. Secretary Rex Gatchalian issued immediate directives on Friday to assist local…
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is actively pursuing a partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to enhance the protection of Filipino seasonal farm workers in South Korea. This initiative comes in the…
MANILA – A new House Bill aiming to establish an agriculture pension fund for aging and elderly farmers and fisherfolk has been introduced by United Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Milagros Aquino Magsaysay. House Bill 9455 seeks to provide social secu…
CEBU CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Central Visayas (LTFRB) confirmed on Friday that local transport groups would not support the upcoming three-day transport strike starting November 20. This announcement follows the p…
CALABARZON – The Department of Science and Technology in Calabarzon (DOST-4) is emphasizing science and technology (S&T) as a key tool for development in the region. This focus was highlighted during the department’s 60th anniversary ce…