Mass Promotion: Solution or Setback?

By Nichole Therese Buyoc / PTV Public Affairs Intern The debate on whether phasing out the culture of mass promotion of learners in public schools should be implemented or not is a controversial topic, especially for teachers who were pressured to avoid...

DOF, BOC start final wave distribution of unclaimed balikbayan boxes

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday commenced the distribution of the first batch of the final wave of abandoned balikbayan boxes to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Finance Secretary Frederick...

DOTr chief sacks exec, clarifies ambulances can use EDSA Busway

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | Philippine News Agency Department of Transportation (DOTr) Sec. Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday sacked an executive of the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) and clarified that all on-duty ambulances are allowed to pass through...

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PBBM orders infra upgrades in Kalayaan Islands; port, airway eyed

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a review of infrastructure needs in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), including the possible construction of port and airway facilities, Malacañang said Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro...