DepEd: Over 7,000 schools remain under ADM
MANILA, Philippines — Over 7,000 schools remain under alternative delivery mode (ADM) as of yesterday amid extreme heat experienced nationwide, according to the Department of Education.
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Gaza aid pier 50% complete — Pentagon
WASHINGTON, United States — The temporary pier being constructed by the US military to increase humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza is more than halfway complete, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Press Release - Gatchalian backs 'aggressive' reversion to June school opening
To protect learners from the effects of extreme heat, Senator Win Gatchalian favors the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposal for an aggressive reversion to the old school calendar, which will move back the opening of classes in June.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Risa Hontiveros on Labor Day
Isang matayog na pagpupugay sa lahat ng manggagawang Pilipino!
India, Philippines Are Growing Closer Over A Common Cause - China
India is all set to send its first-ever defence attaché to the Philippines. The military attaché is expected to take charge in about three to four months after the final clearance from the Defence Minister's office. A defence or military attaché is part of the diplomatic establishment in the host country and is tasked with tracking military developments in the region. According to a source, the move is in sync with India's geostrategic and geo-economic efforts to shape a narrative in the Indo-Pacific.
Press Release - Gatchalian: Senate panel to discuss effects of extreme heat on basic education classes
The Senate Committee on Basic Education will conduct a hearing on April 30 to discuss the effect of extreme heat in the conduct of classes and the shift to Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs), its chairperson Senator Win Gatchalian said.
UK ship sets sail to help building of Gaza aid jetty
LONDON, United Kingdom — A UK ship to house hundreds of US army personnel building a jetty to speed up aid delivery to Gaza has set sail from Cyprus, a UK defense source said Saturday.
Press Release - Robin: Political Amendments to Charter Can Make a Difference vs Hunger
Amending the 1987 Constitution's political provisions can make not just a difference but a big difference in addressing hunger and other basic problems, Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said on Saturday.