Month January 2023

On January 30, 2023, Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte pledged to advocate for educational reforms in response to systemic issues in several parts of the educational sector. The vice president publicly admitted that systemic challenges exist… Continue Reading →

On January 29, 2023, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund Program for foreign tourists by 2024 to boost the Philippines’ tourist arrivals. The measure… Continue Reading →

On January 27, 2023, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco underscored the importance of Mindanao in the Philippines’ tourism development during the Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTE) held in Davao city. The tourism secretary said that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is working… Continue Reading →

Philippine senators insisted on making the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) mandatory even after the Department of National Defense (DND) issued a statement that there might not be enough resources and military members to staff the program. Assuming there are 2,400… Continue Reading →

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) pre-trial court ordered the resumption of investigations into the Philippines’ controversial drug war. This comes after its pre-trial chamber said that it  “is not satisfied that the Philippines is undertaking relevant investigations that would warrant… Continue Reading →

Mayors from various cities and municipalities in the Philippines who are part of the Leaders for Excellence and Public Service (LEAP) Mayor’s Fellowship Program paid a visit to Quezon City Hall to learn about the city’s government programs and projects… Continue Reading →

THE Danao City Government launched project Sidlak, or Singgit sa Danawanong Luwas ug Abag Kontra Droga, to stop the proliferation of illegal drugs in the city. The program on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, included the granting of awards to areas… Continue Reading →

According to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., world economic leaders now consider the Philippines to be a member of the “VIP Club” due to its outstanding economic performance among Southeast Asian countries. The announcement was made by the President in a… Continue Reading →

Medical professionals and several government-run hospitals with cancer specialty services have vouched for the Department of Health (DOH) officials who are facing a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman over suspected mishandling of money for cancer patients. 20 public… Continue Reading →

SILANG, Cavite – This town officially bumped off India as the record holder for the longest line of candles lit relay in the Guinness Book of World Records at the jampacked town plaza Sunday night. India had held the title since… Continue Reading →