DepEd activates Oplan Balik Eskwela for safe, smooth school opening
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday activated the 2026 National Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) to ensure a safe and smooth school opening on June 8. The multi-sectoral mobilization…
Marcos: Flood mitigation works underway ahead of rainy season
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that the government is aggressively implementing flood mitigation measures in Metro Manila and other parts of the country ahead…
DepEd lauds PH learners for 6-award haul at int’l science fair
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday lauded Filipino learner-researchers for garnering international recognition at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Philippine…
PhilHealth’s YAKAP a ‘game changer’ in PH healthcare
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — With benefits covering laboratory, outpatient consultation and access to free medicine, the Philhealth Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), which expanded primary care benefit packages, is seen to…
Inter-agency body to oversee PhilHealth digital transformation formed
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has institutionalized an inter-agency body that will supervise the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) digital transformation to ensure the delivery of “faster, corruption-free, and…
More than 6k CALABARZON drivers find relief in DSWD fuel aid
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — Following the distribution of cash assistance for tricycle drivers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has also rolled out the Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) program…
DA lifts temporary ban on imported poultry products from California
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday lifted the temporary import ban on poultry products from California. The DA issued Department Circular No. 21 after US veterinary authorities reported…
DA expands hog repopulation program to restore swine industry
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out an expanded swine repopulation program with the procurement of 32,000 gilts as part of recovery measures from African swine fever (ASF).…
‘Bawat Barangay Makikinabang’ ensures no one is left behind in GenTri
GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite (PIA) — Over 18,000 Gentriseño families received various government aid as the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang program launched here on May 4. The rollout, led by President Ferdinand Marcos…
DOLE delivers employment aid, opportunities to transport workers, farmers in Calabarzon
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – As part of the 124th Labor Day celebration, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) rolled out job opportunities for thousands of Calabarzon residents, including…