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Heightened preparations for the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, held every January 9, have once again brought public safety to the fore, as millions of devotees are expected to flock to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as Quiapo Church in Manila, for the Traslación and related religious activities. […]
A landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of Philippine basic education and strengthening local manufacturing is moving forward, as Allied Manufacturing Corporation Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, in collaboration with Google, has confirmed plans to establish a local Chromebook manufacturing facility in Camarines Sur (CamSur). The proposed facility will be located in the […]
Local government units are raring to do their part in addressing the country’s classroom backlog after years of dismal performance on the part of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua said. “We are ready, we are willing, and we are raring […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring safety, order, and solemnity during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. Domagoso signed Executive Order No. 1, suspending work in all Manila city government offices and classes at all levels in both public and private schools on […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the signing of the Republic Act No, 12314, or the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2026, recognized Congress for the reforms instituted to craft a national budget that aligns well with the Administration’s plans and vision for the country. “We thank all the members of Congress for the principled exercise […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s veto of non-essential funds under the unprogrammed appropriations – as well as the prohibition of political involvement in the distribution of “ayuda” – in the newly signed Republic Act 12314, the national budget for 2026. Lacson noted two of the items that survived the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian assured that the 2026 national budget will significantly accelerate classroom construction to address the persistent backlog in basic education facilities. Gatchalian said ₱85 billion is allotted for the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms. Of this amount, ₱65.9 billion is allocated for the construction, replacement, and completion of kindergarten to secondary school buildings, […]
A new ₱10-million first-time allocation for the Animal Welfare Supervision and Accreditation Program made it into the 2026 national budget to professionalize animal welfare enforcement by supporting standards, inspections, and accreditation, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Layunin ng programang ito ang mapalawak ang pagtingin at pag-alaga sa mga animal rescues o nasa shelters ng makatao at […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte has cited President Marcos for his renewed commitment to the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as the congressman expressed hope that our Commander-in-Chief would back this 2026 two proposals to set aside a combined P15 billion for beefing up the AFP’s defense capabilities via the rehabilitation of […]
Camarines Sur (Camsur) Governor LRay Villafuerte sees a good year for Camsureños this 2026 as the provincial government, with the full support of other elective and appointive officials plus sectoral leaders, makes initial headway in his inaugural commitment last year to lead the province to “greater heights” on his watch. Upon assuming office last year following […]