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In preparation for the incoming class opening, the Department of Education (DepEd) began conducting the Early Registration for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 from March 25 to April 30, 2022. The month-long activity aims to ensure that incoming learners are registered for the next SY and help the Department better anticipate and deal with the possible […]
Following the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) is developing a learning recovery plan framework to guide schools in addressing learning gaps due to pandemic-related disruptions. “As more schools open their doors for physical learning, the Department is currently crafting a learning recovery program as part of our post-pandemic efforts,” Education […]
To help accelerate the expansion of in-person classes nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to proactively participate in pediatric vaccination against COVID-19. In Executive Order No. 166 s. 2022, which adopts the Ten-Point Policy Agenda on Economic Recovery, the acceleration, and expansion of the vaccination program and the resumption of […]
Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s order calling for the resumption of face-to-face classes across the country, which is part of the administration’s 10-point policy agenda meant to hasten the recovery of the pandemic-weary economy. Since last year, Escudero has been pushing for the return to in-person classes in areas […]
The Department of Health (DOH) has noted the good practices of the local government of Cagayan de Oro when it comes to the inventory of COVID-19 vaccines, the City Health Office (CHO) said. This came after the representatives from DOH central office visited the Cagayan de Oro to conduct the three-day simultaneous inventory of vaccines, […]
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that it’s all systems go for the country’s much awaited reopening to fully-vaccinated tourists from all countries starting April 1, 2022. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat says the Department is optimistic on more inbound arrivals with the further simplification of entry requirements to the Philippines as the Inter-Agency Task […]
The Pateros city government’s free reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) swab testing venue has been transferred to the newly renovated MR Flores Health Center. The free RT-PCR tests for residents are available Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., announced Mayor Miguel Ponce III. The health center also provides free antigen COVID-19 tests […]
Aksyon Demokratiko presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said the unpaid P203 billion Marcos estate tax if recovered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), will be sufficient to support the government’s cash aid program for Filipinos who need financial assistance amid the COVID-19 pandemic and rising oil prices. At the presidential debate organized […]
The local government of Cagayan de Oro expressed interest in helping non-residents get vaccinated for COVID-19 as they arrive in the city via public terminals. Mayor Oscar Moreno said the scheme would help neighboring local government units (LGUs) increase their vaccination rate. “This means that we can help other LGUs to achieve the threshold–the 70 […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted around P1 billion support fund for all public schools nationwide as more schools are set to participate in the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face or in-person classes. “Nagdadagdag din kami ng resources, in addition to the regular budget, we are spending one billion more to strengthen the progressive […]