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In a significant move to support teacher well-being, the Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vacation without school-related commitments for teachers in a recently amended policy. The amended policy highlights President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the work-life balance of teachers and ensure that they have time […]
Local chief executives expressed appreciation to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for championing local government-led tourism initiatives under the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).“It is with great appreciation to be recognized in the Tourism Champions Challenge for believing in our vision and granting us the opportunity to open doors for our […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will seek the support of key government agencies, particularly the Central Bank and the Department of Foreign Affairs, in the Department of Agriculture’s renewed effort to revitalize the abaca industry—an essential sector that provides livelihoods for over 1.5 million Filipinos. Abaca, internationally known as Manila hemp, is indigenous to […]
As part of the Build Better More initiative under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and in line with the vision of a Bagong Pilipinas, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) successfully completed the construction of a new steel bridge in Barangay Central Poblacion, Gamay, Northern Samar. This new bridge, designed for […]
In a relentless bid to promote disaster preparedness and foster understanding of earthquake impacts, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will hold its 2nd Earthquake Preparedness Summit from April 8 to April 9, 2025, at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City. Themed “A Heightened Preparedness and Readiness to Respond,” the summit advocates for a […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improve literacy across the country as it welcomed the results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Reading to children improves their language, develops their cognitive skills, and allows them to appreciate […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to support the needs of Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to upskill and elevate the competence of their cadets being prepared as future facilitators of global trade. During the 205th anniversary of the PMMA recently, Dizon said these initiatives are aimed at giving back time that seafarers will sacrifice […]
“Our goal is to make tax compliance easier and hassle-free for our taxpayers. We will continue to enhance our services and exert more efforts to achieve that.” With the April 15 income tax deadline nearing, this was stressed by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr. in a public advisory on his official […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) bestowed the 2024-2025 National Winner of the DA Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW) to organic and climate-resilient agriculture practitioner Sonia Padilla of San Miguel, Catanduanes during the culmination of this year’s National Women’s Month celebration (NWMC). In her acceptance speech, Bicol Region’s flagbearer Padilla likened herself to the island […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. launched a feed distribution initiative aimed at supporting duck raisers in Pampanga, a central hub in the country’s duck industry. This initiative is part of the Department of Agriculture’s broader efforts to strengthen livestock farming, particularly poultry like ducks, providing more income-generating opportunities for farmers and enhancing food security. […]