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There might be a “little bit” of policy shift in the Department of Education (DepEd) with the forthcoming appointment of Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as Education Secretary. This was disclosed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the distribution of financial assistance in Sulu on Friday. When asked by reporters if…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch in the coming weeks a program to provide affordable rice for all Filipinos. “On the works na rin po iyong ating ‘Rice-for-All’ naman, kung saan mayroon po tayong papalabas din na bigas po na mas mura kaysa doon sa prevailing nating market prices,” DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held its mid-year Command Conference on July 4, with Commander-in-Chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attending to review the progress of AFP’s campaigns and programs for the first semester and to provide further directives. General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the AFP, led the conference, which included…
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In order to be consistent with the international law and standards, OFW Party List filed House Bill Number 10579 to amend the provision of Republic Act No. 11862, also known as the ‘Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022’, on the term use about underage workers. OFW Party List Rep. Marissa ‘Del Mar’ Magsino points…
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In adherence with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to settle all unpaid arrears for the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) of healthcare workers, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman announced that around P27 billion shall be released by the DBM for the purpose by Friday, 05 July 2024.…
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The country’s integrated resorts and casinos remain as one of the main growth drivers of local tourism, in the process creating a multiplier effect across various industries, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. This was emphasized by Ma. Vina Claudette Oca, PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for Gaming Licensing and Development Department, during a…
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A modern super station complete with charging terminals for electric vehicles (EVs) and a retail center will soon rise in New Clark City, promising to bring additional revenues for the government, provide future employment opportunities for the local community, and boost foot traffic in the rising metropolis. Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and…
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Senator Risa Hontiveros reiterated her call for just and meaningful reparations for Filipino comfort women and their families, stressing that time is running out for the Philippine government to seek redress for and recognize the few remaining Malaya Lolas. Hontiveros made this appeal following her meeting with the nonprofit organization Malaya Lolas, which is composed…
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Quezon City Fifth District Representative PM Vargas is elated for the multi-stakeholder cooperation as the La Mesa Ecopark reopened to the public last June 29 after it has been closed for over four months due to the end of 25-year-old stewardship of Bantay Kalikasan. “For this place to be in my district, I’m one of…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said the rising cost of the New Senate Building (NSB) could have been avoided if the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had actively consulted the Senate prior to finalizing the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) of the project. “How could we have avoided those revisions? Kasi…
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