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Senator Kiko Pangilinan raised concerns over what appears to be a recurring pattern among government agencies of allowing imported rice and other agricultural products to enter the country during the local harvest season, threatening farmers’ livelihoods and undermining the country’s food security. Pangilinan, who heads the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, said […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially signed Executive Order (EO) No. 130, establishing a national framework for class suspensions and resumptions in schools and learning centers to curb instructional loss. Proposed by DepEd and other agency partners to amend Executive Order No. 66 (s. 2012) regarding the suspension of in-person classes, educational activities, and […]
Senator Chiz Escudero lauded the convening of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament, calling it a historic milestone in the country’s peace-building efforts that augurs well for greater economic opportunities and development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). “The inaugural session is a testament to the progress we have made in transforming decades […]
A vice chairperson of the House committee on indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples has called on tour operators to respect indigenous traditions, as she emphasized that “these are not spectacles for enjoyment but rather sacred practices deeply rooted in faith and community.” “Paalala lang po sana sa ating mga tour operators—respetuhin po natin ang […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is turning to innovative property leasing agreements to address classroom shortages, citing recent successful implementations in Baliwag City, Bulacan, and Marikina City as models for accelerating learning space expansion for public school learners. Faced with urban classroom congestion, DepEd has expanded its infrastructure strategy to include the leasing of available, […]
In a major push for food security and innovative learning, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), officially launched the nationwide school-based hydroponics project at Las Piñas National High School and Parañaque National High School. The initiative, part of the “Agri Tayo, Lab for All” program, […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara observed firsthand how a large urban campus can maintain a zero-incident safety record, as he inspected the security protocols and learner protection programs of Lakan Dula High School. The inspection is part of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) ongoing school audits to enhance safety measures across all schools nationwide. Lakan Dula […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano continued his annual birthday outreach with a celebration for orphaned children, teachers, and pastoral staff of Bethesda Ministries International in Itogon, Benguet. The event featured meals, games, prizes, and special recognition for community members also celebrating birthdays in October. Bethesda, a faith-based child-caring ministry in the Cordillera region, has […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged government agencies to preposition relief supplies and implement early interventions to protect vulnerable communities from the anticipated impacts of a strong El Niño, stressing the need to act before conditions worsen. Pangilinan said the government must prioritize low-income families, farmers, fisherfolk, agricultural workers, and other vulnerable sectors who are likely to […]
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos expressed her support for the Department of Health’s nationwide vaccination drive against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which she said will be crucial in ensuring the safety of girls from the threat of cervical cancer. “It is unfortunate that many Filipinas are still afflicted and die from a disease that […]