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Solon pushes Lifelong Learning for Filipinos bill in Senate
Senator Joel Villanueva has urged his fellow senators to pass a bill aimed at institutionalizing lifelong learning opportunities for Filipinos. He said Senate Bill 2960, or the Lifelong Learning Development Framework Act, will foster a culture of continuous learning among Filipinos. “In today’s fast-changing world, marked by rapid technological advances, education and training must transcend…
DOLE not opposed to wage hike law
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) maintains it is not opposed the approval of the proposed wage hike law the labor sector pushes. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma that their job is to provide inputs to lawmakers who are the ones to decide whether or not to approve a proposed wage hike legislation. “It is…
DSWD: F1KD grant covers pregnant women, kids up to 2 y/o only
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has clarified that the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) conditional cash grant under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) benefits not only pregnant women but also children up to two years old. “The program covers either a pregnant woman or a child aged 0 to 2 years old,…
Angara reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with EDCOM II
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) in addressing gaps in the Philippine education system. Angara, in an earlier statement, knowledged the Commission’s role in driving education reforms and expressed gratitude to Congress for enacting laws based on its recommendations. “We thank…
Salceda hails Bicam approval of Phivolcs modernizationย
Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has hailed the approval this week by the Bicameral Conference Committee of the bill seeking to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which he principally authored and deemed crucial to his province. Salceda, who was among the members of the Bicam, said he had also submitted…
CAAP taps EU aviation safety agency in crafting master plan
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has tapped the expertise of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in crafting a comprehensive Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP). Eight aviation experts from EU will work with CAAP in developing the master plan tailored for the Philippines. “The CAAP is still in the initial stages of…
Estrada pushes swift passage of โmodernizedโ anti-espionage law
SECURITY BREACH. National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (from left) show alleged spying equipment during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Manila on Jan. 20, 2025. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday…
Chinese New Year celebration in Manila kicks off January 29
The 2025 Chinese New Year celebration in Manila kicks off on Friday, January 29. The city government of Manila has prepared various activities to mark the colorful event. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna said the annual event will kick off with a Prosperity Tree Lighting at the Plaza San Lorenzo in Binondo, the home of the…
7 senators abandon support for anti-teen pregnancy bill
Seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill 1979, also known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, following concerns raised by various groups. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada told Senate President Francis Escudero he has decided to distance himself from the measure after evaluating feedback from private organizations. “I arrived at this…
NBI arrests 8 Chinese nationals engaged in phishing scam
The National Bureau of Investigation has recently nabbed eight (8) Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in online phishing operations at their base in Parañaque City. The NBI identified the arrested suspects as Xiao Li, Chuan Zi Gao, Ming Ru Li , Wen Shu Liu, Qui Shun Li, Cai Li Pan, Changfu Liu, and Zhang Zhen. A…