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In a major step to enhance math proficiency among public school students, the Department of Education (DepEd) has joined forces with Japan-based Sprix, Inc. to provide free access to the Test of Fundamental Skills (TOFAS) for learners nationwide. This partnership aims to support thousands of students in mastering essential math skills critical for their academic […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee on Thursday emphasized the need for the country to be business-ready to create more jobs for Filipinos. “A business-ready climate will attract both the foreign and local private sector to set up shop in the country, thus generating jobs for our people and spurring […]
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on World Food Day met Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida to enhance agricultural partnerships and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to sustainable food systems and trade. Tiu Laurel stressed the significance of this partnership and congratulated Minister Lollobrigida on Italy’s leadership as president of the G7, as […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. recently met with Lao PDR’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Linkham Douangsavanh, at the World Food Forum in Rome to revitalize agricultural collaboration between the two Southeast Asian nations. During their bilateral meeting at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s headquarters, the agriculture ministers discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. recently met with Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster to discuss agricultural trade and areas of cooperation between the Philippines and Norway. The two countries have an existing six-year-old Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Philippines and Norway have a long history of bilateral relations, primarily centered on the maritime sector. […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong optimism for increased foreign investments in the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s compelling presentation of the country as an ideal investment destination. In his address before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit in Laos, Marcos outlined the Philippines’ strategic position as a growing economy […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warmly welcomed 24 volunteer delegates from the Korean National Red Cross Gyeonggi Chapter to officially kick off the third batch’s five-day visit to the country. The purpose of the visit that took place from October 2 to 6 is to foster international cooperation, enhance global partnership, and promote friendship and […]
With the signing of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act (SRDP Act), the Philippines is now ready to take long strides toward strengthening its defense manufacturing capabilities, ready to achieve self-reliance in defense before aiming to become a key player in the global defense market. This is according to Senator Migz Zubiri, the father of […]
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea inked the implementation program of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation for 2024-2029 during the first state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the country. The deal was signed by Tourism Secretary […]
At Monday’s flag-raising ceremony of the House of Representatives, guest speaker South Cotabato Representative Peter Miguel emphasized the crucial role of the government in safeguarding the nation’s maritime resources. Miguel expounded on the theme, “Pamana ng Karagatan: Ating Alagaan para sa Kinabukasan,” stressing the need for collective action in preserving the Philippines’ maritime heritage for […]