Filipino learners need to catch up on science, mathematics

MANILA – Expertise in science and mathematics is a key to economic progress, prompting Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to file a measure that will establish high schools specializing...

Senate orders DOLE to solve perennial wage, benefits issues

MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment must look into persistent reports of underpayment and lack of benefits particularly in the private sector, the Senate ordered...

PH lawmakers pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution expressing its sympathy and profound condolences to British King Charles III, the royal family, and the...

Food security tackled in 7th Cabinet meeting

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and members of his Cabinet discussed on Monday efforts being done to achieve sustainability and food security in the country,...

Comelec to resume overseas voter registration in December

MANILA – The continuing registration for overseas voting in connection with the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) is set to resume in December. Based...

State of calamity due to Covid extended for ‘possibly’ 3 months

MANILA – The state of calamity declaration in the Philippines due to Covid-19 has been extended for “possibly” three months following a reported stronger wall of immunity...

PBBM approves voluntary use of face masks outdoors

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved an executive order (EO) allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, particularly in open spaces...

Senate set to probe series of ‘alarming’ abductions

OCD, DOST, World Bank to launch disaster rebuilding app Sept. 14

MANILA – The government’s science and disaster response agencies together with the World Bank (WB) will launch the “PlanSmart Ready to Ready Rebuild” web application on Sept....

PRC scraps ‘utang tagging’ policy for license renewal

MANILA – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has suspended its policy contained in Memorandum Order No. 44 which tags professionals with pending administrative cases and prevents them...