DepEd launches P105-B PPP project to ease classroom shortage

By Brian Campued The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday announced the launch of a P105.7-billion public-private partnership (PPP) scheme to address the 165,000-classroom shortage across the country. In a news release, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the PPP for School Infrastructure Project...

D.A. eyes ‘Benteng Bigas’ expansion to 4 provinces after Pangasinan LGUs rollout

By Brian Campued The Department of Agriculture (DA) opened 2026 with the fulfillment of its commitment to expanding the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” Program to provincial local government units (PLGUs) —with the first stop in northern Luzon. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.,...

DSWD distributes P7.8-M aid to Mayon-affected communities

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet While Mayon Volcano remains pegged at Alert Level 3, the volcano continues to show visible signs of unrest that have prompted comprehensive disaster response efforts from concerned agencies. This, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) doubles...

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PH calls on inclusive reforms to climate change response in ADSW 2026

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Expressing his oneness with world leaders, innovators, and investors towards sustainability, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. participated in the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on Tuesday. Along with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and other Cabinet...