DepEd to release P5-K teachers' allowance on Aug. 22
The Department of Education (DepEd) will distribute a P5,000 cash allowance to public school teachers for the start of school year 2022-2023 on August 22. National
US donates P3-M equipment to support PH maritime law enforcement efforts
The United States government, through the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), donated maritime tactical and first aid equipment valued at P3 million ($54,000) to the Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP-MG) to boost the Philippines’ maritime law enforcement capability. National
16 charged in scheme to divert NGO funds to CPP fronts
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, Aug. 15, announced the filing of criminal charges against 16 individuals who were part of a conspiracy to divert money from foreign sources to local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) used as fronts by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) and its allied groups. National
PH, China resume talks on transport projects
The Philippines has resumed talks with China to renegotiate China-funded transport projects in the country, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Sunday, August, 14. National
DepEd to hire school security personnel after sexual abuse of 4 teachers
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is planning to have at least one security personnel per school to ensure safe spaces for learners, teachers, and other non-teaching personnel. National
DFA lays out plan to simplify passport appointment system
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) promised to speed up the passport process by introducing measures to improve the current appointment system. National
Marcos rejects proposal to import sugar
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has rejected the proposal of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to import 300,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar despite the current local supply deficit, Malacañang said Wednesday, August 10. National
One-time P2-K cash aid to Filipinos pushed
A party-list lawmaker is pushing for a measure providing a one-time cash aid of P2,000 to all Filipinos to alleviate the burden brought about by the coronavirus pandemic and the rapid rise of goods and services. National
Senate to probe power interruptions in provinces
The Senate will look into the power supply problems in rural areas as more provinces, mostly managed by the local electric cooperatives, are experiencing service interruptions. National
Solon recommends increase in 4Ps cash aid, monthly payouts
A lawmaker on Monday, August 8, recommended the increase in cash aid for beneficiaries of the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from P2,000 to P3,000 due to inflation and the effects of the ongoing pandemic. National
