Government Fast-Tracks Review of Class Suspension Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Dujuan
The Economy and Development Council (EDC) is expediting its review of existing rules governing class and work suspensions, considering proposals to grant…
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Up-Skilling Beyond Entry Level: Villanueva Pushes TESDA for Advanced Technical Certifications to Lift Worker Wages
Senator Joel Villanueva is pressing the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to pivot toward advanced technical-vocational training, arguing that reliance…
DSWD Clarifies 4Ps Extension: Only Level 1 and 2 Households Eligible Beyond Seven-Year Cap
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasized on Thursday, September 17, that the extension of benefits under the Pantawid Pamilyang…
Relief at the Pump? Govt Reviews Fuel Tax Drop as Global Oil Prices Spike
The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is completing its evaluation on the potential suspension of fuel excise taxes following persistent increases in…
A Golden Milestone: How the Iconic PICC Came Full Circle to Host the 2026 ASEAN Summit
When the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) opens its grand halls to regional world leaders this coming November for the Association of…