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The Department of Education (DepEd) recently convened the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to discuss essential points to upgrade pre-service teacher education curriculum and improve learning outcomes of the learners. “These esteemed institutions will aid us in fulfilling our mandates. We need your expertise in developing innovative solutions. Most importantly, we need your dedication to producing […]
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Planters Products Inc., rolled out the Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program recently. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the agriculture sector and significantly improve the livelihoods of rice farmers across the country. The APP program is designed to enhance rice productivity, […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara recently shared that the Department of Education (DepEd) is coordinating with other government agencies to revise the current guidelines on expanding the pool of professionals to provide socio-emotional support to public school learners. “We desperately need professionals who can shepherd and set up our students for success. We are currently working […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed an P84.42-million road improvement project to improve access, encourage more local businesses, and minimize the need for costly road repairs and disruptions in Llanera and Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. Funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the completed project covers repair of damaged road sections […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Legacy of the Sea” project on Silaki Island, Bolinao, Pangasinan, under the DOT’s flagship Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).The “Legacy of the Sea” project aims to transform Silaki Island, known as the “Giant Clam Capital of the Philippines,” into a sustainable, community-driven […]
The Department of Agriculture has approved the additional importation of 8,280 metric tons of frozen small pelagic fish to address the impact on domestic supply of recent typhoons. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the certificate of necessity to import 30,000 metric tons of frozen small pelagic species such as round scad and mackerel […]
Get into the holiday spirit with the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas Christmas Village Fairs, a series of lively, festive events hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to celebrate Filipino entrepreneurs and spread holiday cheer. These holiday shopping events will transform select locations into bustling bazaars where visitors can explore a variety of unique gifts, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reinforced its commitment to sustainable tourism with the groundbreaking of the province’s first Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Brgy. Aningalan, San Remigio, Antique.Led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the ceremony marked a major milestone in advancing both the global competitiveness of Philippine tourism and the DOT’s efforts to ensure […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. formally requested the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to release 580 metric tons of seized frozen mackerel to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The shipment, confiscated for lacking an import permit, is intended to aid relief operations and bolster food security efforts. “BFAR Laboratory tests confirmed that […]
Just five days after it endorsed five better benefits, Secretary of Health Ted Herbosa chaired another meeting of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Benefits Committee (BenCom) to review a new provider payment mechanism and to improve kidney transplant benefits, for consideration of the PhilHealth Board of Directors (Board). Herbosa presided over the BenCom as […]