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by Stephanie Sevillano on January 31, 2023
VP Sara vows to focus on ‘upscaling’ teachers’ capacities
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 31, 2023
During the Basic Education Report (BER) 2023, Duterte recognized the sacrifices and integrity of teachers despite the pressing issues hounding the education sector.... Read full article
by Zaldy De Layola on January 30, 2023
House bill empowers PBBM to suspend PhilHealth premium hike
by Zaldy De Layola on January 30, 2023
In filing House Bill (HB) No. 6772, the authors said the nation has barely recovered from losses and difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as many businesses have yet to reopen, and many people remain jobless.... Read full article
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 30, 2023
Onion prices continue to drop as imports arrive
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 30, 2023
As the DA projected, arrivals of imported volume have helped in the market price drop.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on January 30, 2023
Solon taps LGU help to combat illiteracy
by Philippine News Agency on January 30, 2023
A recent education summit in Baguio City revealed that only four out of 10 students in Grades 4 to 7 aged 9 to 12 can properly read or write in English, based on the results of tests done from 2021 to 2022.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on January 26, 2023
Full insurance coverage for farmers gains traction in House
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on January 26, 2023
During Wednesday's plenary session, the chamber passed via voice vote House Bill 6680, which aims to mitigate the effects of natural calamities by providing full insurance coverage to qualified farmers.... Read full article
by Leonel Abasola on January 26, 2023
Lawmaker wants internet in IP areas
by Leonel Abasola on January 26, 2023
This year, Legarda proposed that Wi-Fi sites will be installed in the province, with more to follow in the coming years.... Read full article
by Liza Agoot on January 24, 2023
DILG urges village execs anew to promote backyard gardening
by Liza Agoot on January 24, 2023
The DILG had earlier issued Memorandum Circular 2023-001 entitled “Implementation of the Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project”.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on January 16, 2023
Congress hikes AFP modernization budget by P6-B
by Philippine News Agency on January 16, 2023
Congress has increased this year’s budget for the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) by PHP6 billion, raising the total new appropriations to PHP45 billion.... Read full article
by John Rey Saavedra on January 16, 2023
Thousands of Sto. Niño devotees gather for Sinulog in Cebu City
by John Rey Saavedra on January 16, 2023
The regional police said the Sinulog events on Sunday went well with no major untoward incidents even as thousands of spectators converged for the celebration after two years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.... Read full article
by Philippines News Agency on January 16, 2023
DENR policy-making body gears for improved land governance
by Philippines News Agency on January 16, 2023
LMB Director Emelyne Talabis said in a statement on Saturday the bureau takes pride in the new policies and other accomplishments on its priority programs that resulted in improved delivery of land-related services to Filipinos this year.... Read full article