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ANGARA LAUDS 93.1% FUNCTIONAL LITERACY RATE IN PH

The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improve literacy across the country as it welcomed the results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Reading to children improves their language, develops their cognitive skills, and allows them to appreciate […]

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NOGRALES VOWS TO CREATE BETTER JOBS IN DAVAO CITY

As the country grapples with increasing joblessness, Davao City mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles outlined his plan to “create not just more, but better” jobs that would help Dabawenyos cope with the rising costs of living. According to Nograles, “economic growth is meaningless if it does not lead to a better life for the people. As […]

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ESCUDERO: PREPARE FOR 17% US TARIFF IMPACT

Senate President Chiz Escudero is urging the country’s economic managers to prepare and plan for contingencies and a calibrated response to the 17 percent tariff that US President Donald Trump is imposing on Philippine exports to cushion its impact on the local economy. “What are the pains and what are the gains, if any, that […]

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BONG GO SUPPORTS MALASAKIT SA KOOPERATIBA

The Upper Malinao Multipurpose Cooperative (UMMPC) in Padada, Davao Occidental has seen tangible improvements in the livelihood of its farmer-members, thanks to the Malasakit sa Kooperatiba program of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) supported by Senator Bong Go. Through the program, UMMPC received financial assistance last year that directly boosted their credit capital and provided […]

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PIA CAYETANO SLAMS 18% PHILHEALTH COVERAGE TARGET

Senator Pia Cayetano strongly criticized the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for its plan to cover only 18% of hospital costs by 2025, labeling the target as a “joke” that undermines the principles of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, which aims to provide health coverage to all Filipinos through PhilHealth. During recent Supreme Court […]

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DIZON VOWS SUPPORT FOR PINOY SEAFARERS

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to support the needs of Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to upskill and elevate the competence of their cadets being prepared as future facilitators of global trade. During the 205th anniversary of the PMMA recently, Dizon said these initiatives are aimed at giving back time that seafarers will sacrifice […]

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BIR GOES HI-TECH TO MAKE TAX FILING EASIER

“Our goal is to make tax compliance easier and hassle-free for our taxpayers. We will continue to enhance our services and exert more efforts to achieve that.” With the April 15 income tax deadline nearing, this was stressed by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui, Jr. in a public advisory on his official […]

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CATANDUANES FARMER BAGS DA RURAL WOMAN AWARD

The Department of Agriculture (DA) bestowed the 2024-2025 National Winner of the DA Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW) to organic and climate-resilient agriculture practitioner Sonia Padilla of San Miguel, Catanduanes during the culmination of this year’s National Women’s Month celebration (NWMC). In her acceptance speech, Bicol Region’s flagbearer Padilla likened herself to the island […]

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EDCOM LAUDS DBM-DEPED PACT ON CHILD DEV’T CENTERS

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) lauds the signing of the Joint Circular (JC) between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income local government units (LGUs). The ceremonial signing, witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., marks a significant step […]

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ALL 33 ANGELES CITY BRGY HALLS NOW SOLAR-POWERED

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.’s administration has completed the installation of solar panels in all 33 barangay halls and various city government buildings — a landmark initiative aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing electricity costs throughout the city. This initiative underscores Lazatin’s commitment to renewable energy, reducing electricity costs, and promoting environmental […]