CPD: Education key to curbing teenage, unplanned pregnancies
MANILA – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) on Tuesday underscored the critical role of education in addressing the rising cases of teenage and unplanned pregnancies, particularly among girls aged…
Quality education, child protection prioritized under PBBM – DepEd
MANILA – Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday said quality education and learners’ safety remain a priority under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Angara said this was shown…
DSWD assures enhanced implementation of Centenarian’s Act via NCSC
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday assured the public of an enhanced implementation of Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act, in coordination with the…
DOH pushes oral health package, eyes revival of dental bureau
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday urged Filipinos to take advantage of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Oral Health Preventive Package, as the agency stepped up efforts…
PBBM: Gov’t investing big, leveraging tech in education, skills dev’t
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the government is making massive investments in education and skills development while leveraging technology to bring training and employment opportunities closer…
Naic Police warn public against making bomb threats
NAIC, Cavite (PIA) — Making malicious bomb threats is punishable by law through fines and even imprisonment, the Naic Municipal Police Station (MPS) warned the public following reported bomb threats in five…
Megaworld sets P65-B capex for new and expansion projects
MANILA – Listed property developer Megaworld has earmarked PHP65 billion in capital expenditures for 2026 as it expands its township projects outside Metro Manila. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock…
PBBM pushes for sustainable, inclusive tourism at ASEAN Tourism Forum
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called for sustainable and inclusive tourism as the Philippines, this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chair, formally opened the ASEAN…
Over 13K CALABARZON households benefit from DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program 2025
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — More than 13,000 households across the CALABARZON Region gained new and sustainable sources of income in 2025 as the Department of Social Welfare and Development…
DepEd chief urges LGUs to help accelerate classroom delivery
MANILA – Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday called on local government units (LGUs) to help speed up classroom delivery nationwide through a more flexible classroom construction mechanism. Angara made the…