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CAMPUS JOURNALISTS TACKLE BLENDED LEARNING ISSUE

The Department of Education (DepEd) Executive Committee (Execom) members initiated a discussion with the student-journalists of Camiguin during the EdukAksyon Press Conference on their perspective on the blended learning modality implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know that the inputs of our learners are significant to improve the education delivery in the country. We are […]

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DTI TO FAST TRACK SPACEX PH OFFICE – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez reaffirmed the Philippine government’s support for the establishment of SpaceX in the country. SpaceX is setting up a business entity that will provide internet service through low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and is targeting to launch the first gateway for their satellites before the end of […]

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PTFOMS MEETS JOURNOS FOR WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

In observance of World Press Freedom Day, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) went all out of its mandate to protect media workers by meeting with local journalists in several key regions all over the country to discuss ways and means to promote media safety. Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, Executive Director of PTFoMS, […]

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MORE BIKE LANES OPEN IN METRO MANILA – MERCADO

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), officially launched the additional improved bike lanes in the cities of Marikina, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, and Las Piñas. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado and Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, represented by DPWH National Capital Region Director Nomer Abel Canlas and DOTr Undersecretary Mark […]

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SBA TO PUSH EXPANSION PLANS IN PH – LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez assured SBA Communications Corporation of the Philippine government’s steadfast support for their continued construction and operations in the Philippines as a provider of critical passive infrastructure for wireless communications or Independent Tower Company (ITC). Lopez met with SBA Senior Director (International) Nicholas Van Slyck and Senior […]

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DEPED FEATURES GREEN INITIATIVES ON EARTH DAY

Highlighting its Makakalikasan core value, the Department of Education (DepEd) showcased the green initiatives of its learners and personnel in celebration of Earth Day 2022 recently. “We cannot underestimate the efforts of the youth because even in their own ways, they take active steps to protect the environment,” Education Secretary Leonor Briones said during the […]

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DUTERTE LEADS INAUGURATION OF CCLEX IN CEBU

President Rodrigo Duterte recently led the inauguration of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) project, an iconic bridge that links mainland Cebu in Cebu City to Mactan Island through Cordova. The 8.9-kilometer CCLEX is highlighted by its iconic crosses on top of the twin pylons of the cable-stayed main bridge over the Mactan Channel befitting Cebu’s titles as […]

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DEPED, MICROSOFT PARTNER FOR GAME-BASED LEARNING

The Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with Microsoft Philippines engaged students, teachers, and parents in an immersed learning experience through the Minecraft Education Edition: (M:EE) DepEd Active Citizen Campaign. The DepEd Active Citizen Campaign brings together stories of identified Nobel Peace laureates and challenges learners to be engaged, passionate, and diligent change-makers, all inside […]

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DENR REMOVES ELECTION CAMPAIGN MATERIALS ON TREES

As political campaigns gain more momentum two weeks before the May 9 elections, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has also ramped up activities to remove campaign materials and other paraphernalia tacked or nailed on trees nationwide. DENR Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna said he had expected an increase in the DENR’s collection of […]

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MARIKINA, TAGUIG LAUDED FOR ANTI-SMOKING DRIVES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lauded the cities of Marikina and Taguig for the all-out implementation of their respective anti-smoking ordinances. MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said the agency recognizes the relentless efforts of Marikina and Taguig in protecting the public from the continuing danger posed by smoking (including vaping and e-cigarettes). Two separate […]