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Senator Kiko Pangilinan raised concerns over the proposed importation of American rice, stressing that the government should instead prioritize lowering domestic rice production costs to make the staple more affordable for consumers while protecting the livelihood of Filipino farmers. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform said that the potentially […]
Observing National School Safety Week, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla led a joint school safety audit and safety drill at Bangkal High School. The event marked the formal signing of a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the Interior and Local […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), has issued the guidelines for the 2026 National Literacy Awards (NLA), reaffirming its commitment to recognize partners that help advance literacy in Filipino communities. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 062, s. 2026, the NLA provides guidance to DepEd Central and Field Offices, concerned agencies, and […]
Senator Bong Go welcomed the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of a measure establishing a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers, saying government support for OFWs should continue even after they return home. The Senate recently approved Senate Bill No. 2423, or the proposed Bagong Balikbayang Manggagawa Act. Go […]
In a major push to address the shortage of school mental health professionals in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) awarded scholarships to the first batch of 230 public school personnel under the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors Program (LINGAP). A joint initiative between […]
Senator Bong Go called for stronger cooperation between government and the private sector to make safe, decent and affordable housing more accessible to Filipinos as he addressed real estate professionals from across the country during the 66th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards, Inc. (PAREB) in Davao City. Speaking before PAREB […]
In a nationwide push to reinforce secure, inclusive, and protective environments for learners, Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the official kickoff of the National School Safety Week at Cainta Elementary School. The launch convened key national agencies, local government officials, school administrators, and parents to form a united front to bolster prevention mechanisms against school […]
The Senate has approved four major housing-related measures aimed at expanding access to affordable housing, providing relief to calamity survivors, and updating the decades-old condominium law crafted by the Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement chaired by Senator Chiz Escudero. Chief among the legislative package was the ratification of the bicameral conference committee report […]
A Vice Chairperson of the House committee on public order and safety called on the government to also focus on the reformation of wayward youth after their rescue from gangs that promote criminal activity. This as the Philippine National Police earlier vowed to dismantle groups that are recruiting minors for criminal activities in response to […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education, advancing initiatives that strengthen learner support and create more flexible pathways across education, skills training, and employment. During the Fourth Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee (JETMC4) Meeting in […]