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Senator Bong Go said the cheers and enthusiasm of young basketball fans gave him an added boost as he joined the UNTV Executive Face-Off describing sports as a welcome break from the demands of public service and a positive avenue for keeping the youth away from harmful vices. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on […]
Ateneo de Manila University powered through an emotional UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament debut, thumping the University of the East, 101-74, on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Blue Eagles’ participation this season was up in the air until the league announced on August 7 that former head coach Tab […]
University of Santo Tomas protected its lead this time around, just enough to survive De La Salle University, 80-75, and claim its first win in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Growling Tigers bounced back from their opening-night loss to the University of […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol and the World Bank are strengthening coordination toward the proposed Loboc Bulk Water Project, a major initiative to address long-term water supply needs in the province. Governor Aris Aumentado met with World Bank representatives led by Water Practice Manager Michael John Webster to discuss the project and its proposed implementation. […]
The proposed ₱5.088-billion budget of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for 2027 will sustain affordable housing, subsidized financing and other programs aimed at helping more Filipino families secure safe and decent homes, House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chairperson and Iloilo City Lone District Representative Jam Baronda said. Baronda made the statement […]
Continuing its efforts to modernize its facilities and promote innovation in public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated the Metro Manila ‘Love Bus’, an interactive gallery, and the MMDA Annex Building in its headquarters in Pasig City. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration rites with MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, officials from […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) are turning to satellites and artificial intelligence to help the government spot farm damage faster, improve irrigation planning, and protect food production from floods, droughts and other climate risks. The agencies formalized a five-year collaboration to use Earth observation, geospatial information and space-based technology […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) are strengthening coordination to facilitate the regulatory requirements of renewable energy projects under the government’s Green Lane services. During a courtesy visit to the ERC office, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan and DTI-BOI representatives discussed the designation […]
To bridge the gap between classroom learning and evolving market demands, the Department of Education (DepEd) joined forces Tuesday with over 170 leaders across government, industry, and strategic economic sectors to align the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum and Work Immersion Program with emerging workforce trends. The high-level DepEd-Industry Dialogue on Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano proposed tapping State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) to train barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, saying the youth council should be strengthened — not abolished — through better training and capacity-building. Cayetano made the proposal as the Senate considered amendments to […]