Teachers to get P7,000 medical allowance
MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers will receive P7,000 medical allowance annually starting next year, the Department of Education (DepEd) said yesterday.
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Jeepney groups press SC on PTMP injunction
MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney drivers and operators yesterday trooped to the Supreme Court, urging the SC to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of the public transportation modernization program (PTMP), formerly known as the public utility vehicle modernization program.
7 more BIFF terrorists surrender to military
COTABATO CITY — Seven more members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, four of them experts in fabrication of improvised explosive devices, surrendered to the Philippine Army on Monday.
Air quality in Metro Manila, Tagaytay improves
MANILA, Philippines — Air quality in Metro Manila has returned to “good” levels following the smog and haze that led to the suspension of face-to-face classes on Monday.
Press Release - Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada Opening remarks
Senate Special Oversight Committee on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement
Duterte, Hontiveros trade barbs over children’s book
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Risa Hontiveros butted heads over a P10 million worth of item: a children’s book.
DA and DTI team up for price and supply monitoring at Guadalupe Market
As the national government intensifies its market monitoring efforts in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the local government of Makati City conducted a special joint price and supply monitoring on basic necessities and prime commodities at the Guadalupe Market on August 20, 2024. The activity aims to ensure that retailers comply with the price freeze and supplies remain sufficient in key markets.
Press Release - Estrada: Manifestation of support office of the Vice President 2025 proposed budget
Madam Chairperson, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has been an active partner of various government agencies in providing vital services to our kababayans, thus fulfilling its mandate to improve their lives and livelihood. Through the various programs that the OVP implements, our countrymen in the marginalized sector are empowered to become contributors to our nation's progress.