Press Release - Poe to telcos: Help provide free wifi to public schools
Sen. Grace Poe implored government regulators and telecommunications companies (telcos) to boost their linkages to provide free wifi services to needy public schools.
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More intelligence funds sought after latest Ayungin water cannon incident
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers are urging Congress to promptly approve increased funding for agencies responsible for safeguarding the West Philippine Sea, especially in the wake of China's recent provocative actions.
Press Release - Sen. Tolentino leads oathtaking of more than 2700 newly elected brgy officials in Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN CITY -- Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino led on Friday the oathtaking of 2,783 newly elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials from the first district of Oriental Mindoro.
Press Release - Cayetano to DepEd: If we continue with K-12, let's pour resources into it
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday said if the Department of Education (DepEd) is really determined to continue the K-12 curriculum, then the government must put the necessary resources into its proper implementation.
Moody's downgrades US debt rating outlook to negative
WASHINGTON, United States — Moody's on Friday downgraded its outlook on US debt to negative from stable, one week before crucial budget negotiations in Congress.
Vice Sara thanks Imee for supporting Duterte family
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte yesterday thanked the President’s sister Sen. Imee Marcos for her steadfast support as she admitted that the Duterte family is going through a “rough patch.”
Coast Guard getting 5 new vessels from Japan
MANILA, Philippines — Expect a significant improvement in the operational capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) with the approval of P29.3-billion budget for its acquisition of five new vessels.
PSC appeals for support
MANILA, Philippines — A budget of P221 million has been approved by the government for the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) next year and it’s barely enough to cover operating costs, leaving a wide gap in funding for the rehabilitation of facilities.