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Senator Chiz Escudero welcomed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) designation of Sorsogon as pilot area for its expanded classroom construction initiative, saying the province’s selection is a recognition of the local government unit’s (LGU) long-standing commitment to better education. In commending the initiative, Escudero said the move affirms the principle he earlier advocated: capable LGUs, […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) Governor and National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is calling for a three-year P6 billion plan to accelerate the long-overdue modernization of the Naga Airport to sustain—and even boost—the momentum of CamSur as one of the country’s economic, investment and tourism frontrunners. Backdropped by the latest Department of Tourism (DOT) data […]
Keeping palay prices fair, expanding P20-per-kilo rice and fast-tracking farm-to-market roads will be the toughest test of the Department of Agriculture heading into 2026, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said. Tiu Laurel said the priorities are critical to sustaining rice production, keeping food affordable, and improving market access for farmers. “The most urgent challenge […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12310 or the Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act, saying the new law will bring high-quality science education closer to Filipino students across the country. “The Philippine Science High School is one of our most prestigious institutions, producing world-class students in science, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently launched the expansion of Siargao Airport. With the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance travel experience in key destinations, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon led the ceremonial start of construction for the expanded passenger terminal at […]
In celebration of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Month this July, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the proposed ‘Pangkabuhayan Act,’ a bill aimed at simplifying access to government financing and livelihood programs, leveraging technology and innovation to encourage more Filipinos to start their own businesses and support the growth of existing ones. “The […]
The Senate is seeking to expand the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campuses and make them more accessible to high school students nationwide. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2974, otherwise known as the Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act, was approved on third and final reading recently. Senator Migz Zubiri, sponsor of the bill, […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for global brands to thrive in […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) signed agreements with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to expand the KADIWA ng Pangulo program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and fishermen with direct access to markets where they can sell their produce to consumers. In separate events, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]
To enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing the expansion of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System. The Expanded Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act (Senate Bill No. 2974), which Gatchalian co-authored and co-sponsored, provides for the establishment of a PSHS System under the […]