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Senator Bong Go personally visited San Isidro, Davao Oriental to extend financial assistance and other forms of support to persons with disabilities (PWDs), reaffirming his commitment to promoting their welfare, improving access to essential services, and addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable sectors. During the activity, Go extended assistance to 530 PWD beneficiaries, providing financial […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged stronger collaboration among families, schools, government, and tech companies to protect young Filipinos online, during the launch of the “Digital Dialogue In Real Life: Safety Starts with Conversation” interactive exhibit. Addressing stakeholders, educators, and tech representatives, Angara stressed that children and teenagers cannot be expected to carry the entire burden […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive guidelines to help schools prepare for strong to very strong El Niño conditions forecasted by the state weather bureau PAGASA to persist through mid-2027. The proactive measures under Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 64 s. 2026 aim to keep school environments safe, protect the health of learners […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is calling on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to clarify the coordinates of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects detected in dubious locations. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform raised concerns about the accuracy of project records and the government’s monitoring mechanisms after People’s Budget Coalition co-convenor Ken […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed 391 new prefabricated school buildings that go up in weeks rather than years and are built to withstand 250 km/h winds and strong earthquakes, while another 150 units are currently under construction. “Our children shouldn’t have to wait years for a classroom. With these, we can build safe, […]
Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff were honored on Friday for doing their jobs with integrity. Education Secretary Sonny Angara told them that hard work and discipline matter most “when no one is watching.” “Ang sipag at disiplina ay hindi lamang mga salitang magandang ilagay sa isang programa o sa isang plaque. They are […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is urging the executive department to consider declaring a state of calamity amid the looming threat of El Niño on the country’s food supply. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform warned that prolonged drought could devastate the agriculture and fisheries sectors, threaten farmers’ and fisherfolk’s livelihoods, […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reiterated the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to equity in infrastructure, emphasizing that classroom allocations must be responsive to school needs and directed toward areas facing the most severe shortages. Secretary Angara highlighted that DepEd is embedding data-driven criteria into its construction strategy, while acknowledging a report from the Second […]
“Collaborate with academe in producing electric vehicles for public transport.” This was what Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos urged local government units as the country continues to grapple with the high price of fuel, with transport groups clamoring for a fare hike. “Shifting to EVs is a long-term solution that will decrease our dependency […]
During the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) 2027 budget briefing, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano pressed the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) on its enforcement of permit requirements around Laguna Lake, stressing the need for consistent application of its rules to all projects and a fair way forward for long-running public works […]