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For a long time, many Filipinos measured strength by how much they could endure. You learned how to stretch a budget until payday. How to solve problems without asking for help. How to keep functioning even when tired, worried, or overwhelmed. You learned how to survive. And because survival demanded so much attention, something else […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) swiftly mobilized at Jolo Port to provide humanitarian assistance to 40 returning Filipinos repatriated from Sabah, Malaysia. Working hand-in-hand with partner stakeholders, including the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) – Sulu, PRC dedicated personnel ensured that every returning kababayan received vital medical, welfare, and psychosocial support right upon […]
House leaders representing the five major political parties backed public disclosure of district allocations in the proposed 2027 national budget. House Committee on Appropriations Senior Vice Chairperson and Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia said at the briefing that the House had opened its budget process to public scrutiny through livestreamed hearings, a public budget […]
The Provincial Government’s “Pandesol” program, an initiative led by Laguna Governor Sol Aragones, began its school‑to‑school roll‑out across the province. The first batch of schools visited included San Pedro Central Elementary School in San Pedro City; Malinta Elementary School and Bambang Elementary School in Los Baños; Dayap Elementary School in Calauan; and Siniloan Elementary School […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the expansion of Lima Technology Center-Special Economic Zone in Batangas, opening additional land for businesses that can bring more jobs, investments and income opportunities to the province. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto lauded the President’s approval as part of the administration’s economic expansion efforts to position the Philippines as a […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over a ₱65.6-million rice processing facility to a farmers’ cooperative in Nueva Ecija, providing local rice growers access to modern milling and drying equipment aimed at reducing postharvest losses, improving grain quality, and increasing the value of their harvests. Agriculture Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Engr. Christopher Morales and […]
Amid news of massive layoffs due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking over operations of companies, Senate Social Justice, Welfare, and Rural Development Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Bill No. 2563 providing safeguards for employees displaced by AI automation. “As companies adopt AI, employees whose jobs become redundant risk losing not only their employment […]
Senator Mark Villar called for a comprehensive employment strategy anchored on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to address unemployment and underemployment. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However, unemployment remained at 3.14 million, equivalent to 6.0 percent, while 6.33 million […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for expanded market access for Philippine agricultural products in Japan, saying a stronger trade partnership between the two countries could open new opportunities for Filipino farmers and local producers to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform joined […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the Department of Education (DepEd) has put strict safeguards in place to ensure that over 231,000 newly procured teacher laptops are distributed fairly and protected against illegal transfers or misuse. Speaking at a Malacañang press qbriefing on Tuesday, Angara highlighted the massive scope of the computerization rollout, which runs from […]