Marcos to Australia: Continue 'active engagement' in Indo-Pacific region
MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Australia to continue its «active engagement» to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Press Release - Bong Go calls for strengthening gov't interventions to help the poor amid rising inflation
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged the government to implement more interventions and aid for the poor to address the escalating impact of inflation on the country's most vulnerable populations. This comes from recent statistics indicating a rise in the inflation rate, which has disproportionately affected low-income families.
Press Release - Malasakit Center helps family's battle with cancer as Bong Go continues to push for accessible healthcare for the poor
The story of Ma. Avegel Sanipa and her daughter Joyce mirror the struggles and hopes of many Filipino families grappling with the challenges of accessing healthcare. Their tale is intricately linked to the Malasakit Center initiative. This program, initiated by Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, has become a cornerstone for those in desperate need of medical aid.
Former NFL player Braylon Edwards is a hero for saving a man during YMCA assault, Police say
DETROIT (AP) — Former NFL player Braylon Edwards stepped in and saved the life of an 80-year-old man who was being attacked in the locker room at a suburban Detroit YMCA, police said Monday.
House probe sought on country’s forest fire fighting capabilities
La Trinidad, Benguet — A lawmaker is calling on the House of Representatives to probe the government’s capability in combatting forest fires following the series of forest fires in Benguet province and elsewhere.
Marcos orders skills training integration into K-12 curriculum
MANILA, Philippines — To increase the employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates, President Marcos has ordered the integration of skills training into the K-12 curriculum.
Iloilo farmers and fisherfolk receive P909.68-M worth of agri interventions
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the awarding of various agri-fishery interventions amounting to P909.68 million for the farmers and fisherfolk in Iloilo on February 14, 2024.
Inadequate teacher training for 'Catch Up Fridays' stalls reading progress
MANILA, Philippines — Teachers’ lack of in-depth training on how to help struggling readers weakens the impact of the Department of Education’s “Catch Up Fridays” program, according to the initial assessment of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2).