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DOLE to collaborate with other agencies in upskilling workers
July 26, 2022, 7:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will join forces with other agencies to further enhance the skills of Filipino workers. Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said employees with additional skills would have better and higher-paying opportunities. “With the Technical Education… Read More
DMW digitalization to ease processing of OFW documents
July 26, 2022, 7:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has vowed to cut down the processing time of documents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) via digitalization in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). DMW Secretary Susan Ople said President Ferdinand… Read More
Pope Francis designates 2 more PH churches as minor basilicas
July 26, 2022, 6:39 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne in Taguig City and Parish Church of Saint Dominic in San Carlos City, Pangasinan have been designated as minor basilicas by Pope Francis, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said on Tuesday. St. Anne Parish, under the Diocese… Read More
Education, health basis for early dev’t
July 26, 2022, 6:07 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) underscored on Tuesday the significance of every birth in a family, especially within the context of development, as the “Symbolic 100 millionth Filipinos” program turns eight on Wednesday. POPCOM considers deliveries in local… Read More
SC remands Antique university property row back to RTC
July 26, 2022, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has granted a petition by government lawyers and remanded back to the lower courts the proceedings in connection with a property ownership dispute at the University of Antique. The High Court granted the petition filed by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)… Read More
PBBM's maiden SONA impressive, comprehensive: GMA
July 26, 2022, 5:44 pm
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA -- Former President and Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Tuesday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) was "very impressive" both in its content and delivery, as well as "appropriately comprehensive". “It is… Read More
PH Army supports PBBM's call for mandatory ROTC
July 26, 2022, 5:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday it strongly supports President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s call for legislators to prioritize the passage of a law calling for a mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program for senior high school students. "The PA supports the… Read More
DPWH eyes improved mobility in NCR with more bridges, expressways
July 26, 2022, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The government will build several bridges in Metro Manila to further improve mobility, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Tuesday. Secretary Manuel Bonoan said construction and development in the National Capital Region (NCR) will include “I think, five or six… Read More
De Lima’s fate up to courts: DOJ
July 26, 2022, 5:14 pm
MANILA – It will be up to the courts to decide on the fate of former senator Leila de Lima, who has been locked up for more than five years now on charges of taking illegal drug money while still serving as justice secretary. As the two-member Senate minority bloc filed a resolution calling for… Read More
House elects Sandro Marcos as senior deputy majority leader
July 26, 2022, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday elected presidential son and Ilocos Rep. Ferdinand Alexander "Sandro" Marcos as senior deputy majority leader for the 19th Congress. During Tuesday's plenary session, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe moved to nominate and elect… Read More
VP Sara assures mental wellness help for learners
July 26, 2022, 5:00 pm
MANILA – Learners must be provided with mental wellness support to help them cope with the post-pandemic transition to in-person learning, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte said Tuesday. During a post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) forum, Duterte said the Department of… Read More
DOTr to prioritize upgrade of airports to ‘global standards’
July 26, 2022, 4:53 pm
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will prioritize the enhancements of various airport projects to “global standards,” Sec. Jaime Bautista said Tuesday. In a statement in response to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on… Read More
Solons tout SONA focus on agriculture, infra, tourism
July 26, 2022, 4:24 pm
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have lauded the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as it presented clear vision of the government's economic recovery plan, which puts a premium on agriculture, infrastructure, health and… Read More
PBBM leads Enrile’s oath-taking as chief legal counsel
July 26, 2022, 4:17 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to Juan Ponce Enrile Sr. as his chief legal counsel, Malacañang announced Tuesday. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sworn into office today, July 26, 2022, Juan Valentin F. Ponce Enrile Sr. as Chief of… Read More
Hike in DA budget means more aid to farmers, fishers under PBBM
July 26, 2022, 3:54 pm
MANILA – The welfare of local farmers and fishers will be prioritized under the new administration, as budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to increase. In a post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) forum on Tuesday, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said President… Read More
Review basic treaties to boost PH benefits under RCEP
July 26, 2022, 3:49 pm
MANILA – The ratification of certain foundational treaties should be ensured for the Philippines to maximize the benefits under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), Senator Francis Tolentino said on Tuesday. The RCEP is the world’s largest free trade agreement… Read More
Cayetano siblings choose to be independent
July 26, 2022, 3:31 pm
MANILA – Senators Pia and Alan Peter Cayetano chose to be independent in the 19th Congress and did not participate in the election of their colleagues. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, and Minority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva were installed at the start… Read More
DHSUD one with Marcos admin in boosting disaster response ops
July 26, 2022, 2:55 pm
MANILA – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Tuesday said it will continue to improve the government’s Emergency Shelter Assistance Program (ESAP) for calamity victims. As per President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives, the DHSUD said will strengthen… Read More
Senators say Marcos SONA covers crucial issues
July 26, 2022, 2:08 pm
MANILA – Senators on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State-of-the-Nation-Address (SONA) tackled the issues they needed to hear. Senator JV Ejercito was pleased that Marcos stayed true his word when they met before the June 30 inauguration of the Chief Executive. "He made an… Read More
DND to follow PBBM guidance to build stronger relationships
July 26, 2022, 1:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) will obey President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s guidance to build stronger relationships with the country's neighbors without yielding Philippine sovereignty and territory, its spokesperson said Tuesday. "We will adhere to the… Read More
