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The Department of Education (DepEd), the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EdCom2) and UNICEF have recognized the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Gapan City for its effective resource management and impressive student achievement, positioning it as a model for public school financing across the Philippines. A field visit led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted its first-ever Road to Zero Waste Summit with the goal of promoting and demonstrating various practices that support a more sustainable and circular economy in order to address the pressing issues related to solid waste management in the metropolis. The summit is part of the 10-Year Road to […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed the retrofitting of Don Mariano Marcos Bridge along Abra-Kalinga Road, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure resilience in the Municipality of Dolores, Abra. The project covers the repair and upgrading of the bridge that connects Barangays Bumagcat, Tayum, and Mudiit. The old bridge requires retrofitting to meet […]
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) 2nd Philippine International Copyright Summit (PICS) garnered strong support from 22 key public and private sectors. They collectively committed to advocating for Intellectual Property (IP) protection in safeguarding the nation’s creativity amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and digital content creation. IPOPHL Director General Rowel Barba highlighted […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco extended her heartfelt appreciation for the local government officials of the Caraga region for their enthusiastic participation in the 10th leg of the Philippine Experience Program (PEP). In her speech at the welcome dinner hosted by the Bayugan City Government at the Lope A. Asis Gymnasium, […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said initial assessments made by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. on damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine indicated that indemnification payments would amount to at least P666.5 million. In his report to Tiu Laurel, PCIC President JB Jovy Bernabe noted that the rapid assessment of PCIC-insured farms affected […]
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) has recognized the rescue and relief efforts of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm #KristinePH. The PRC was able to help over 30,000 people through its services in the health, nutrition, safety, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), […]
In a major step to enhance math proficiency among public school students, the Department of Education (DepEd) has joined forces with Japan-based Sprix, Inc. to provide free access to the Test of Fundamental Skills (TOFAS) for learners nationwide. This partnership aims to support thousands of students in mastering essential math skills critical for their academic […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed officials of the Slow Food International led by its Director General, Mr. Paulo di Croce, at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Office in Makati City. Slow Food, a worldwide grassroots organization established in 1989, aims to safeguard local food cultures and traditions, counter the fast-paced lifestyle, and rekindle people’s […]
With the joint efforts of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), 588 metric tons of frozen mackerel worth P178.5 million, illegally imported from China, were intercepted at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel stated that the case constitutes attempted smuggling and can be included under the […]