DepEd hails Marcos for prioritizing classroom building, other bills

DepEd hails Marcos for prioritizing classroom building, other bills

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to prioritize key education and child welfare and protection measures, including bills on classroom construction, anti-online sexual abuse of children, and expanded education assistance. The measures were among the 21 priority bills approved during the third Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) full meeting of the 20th Congress held at Malacañan Palace. Lawmakers are targeting their passage by June. Among the priority measures identified were the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act; proposed amendments to the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and […]... Keep on reading: DepEd hails Marcos for prioritizing classroom building, other bills

Meralco's EASL run ends with home loss to Ryukyu

Meralco's EASL run ends with home loss to Ryukyu

MANILA, Philippines—Meralco’s run in the East Asia Super League (EASL) officially came to a close on Wednesday night following an 88-79 loss at the hands of Ryukyu at Smart Araneta Coliseum A slow start proved to be too much to overcome for the Bolts, who ended their campaign with a 3-3 record in Group B of the regional tournament. READ: EASL: Injury-hit Meralco braces for Ryukyu clash The Golden Kings led by as much as 20 in the first half after a blistering start, then held on to a 16-point lead, 77-61, early in the fourth. Meralco, though, went down […]... Keep on reading: Meralco's EASL run ends with home loss to Ryukyu

House OKs reso honoring De Venecia; Necrological services set on Feb. 16

House OKs reso honoring De Venecia; Necrological services set on Feb. 16

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution honoring the life of former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89. During the plenary session on Wednesday, the House adopted House Resolution No. 758 expressing the chamber’s profound condolences to De Venecia’s family. The resolution was authored by House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, and Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan. A memorial and necrological service will be held for De Venecia on Monday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. De Venecia is the only […]... Keep on reading: House OKs reso honoring De Venecia; Necrological services set on Feb. 16

Shipping firm, some gov't execs, workers face raps over ferry tragedy

Shipping firm, some gov't execs, workers face raps over ferry tragedy

MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) are set to file administrative and criminal charges against the Aleson Shipping Line (ASL) and some government officials and personnel following the sinking of passenger ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan waters. In a press conference at the DOTr office in San Juan City on Wednesday, acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez demanded accountability from both ASL and concerned government agencies, in line with the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “Ang sabi nga po ng Pangulo sa akin (The President told me), justice must be […]... Keep on reading: Shipping firm, some gov't execs, workers face raps over ferry tragedy

Sang'gre: Hagorn, papaslangin si Mitena! (Episode 173) | Encantadia Chronicles

Sang'gre: Hagorn, papaslangin si Mitena! (Episode 173) | Encantadia Chronicles

Aired (February 11, 2026): Batid na ni Hagorn (John Arcilla) ang kalapastanganan ni Mitena (Rhian Ramos), dahilan para wakasan na niya ang buhay nito. #GMANetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre Avisala! Catch the newest episodes of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre weekdays at 8:00 PM on GMA Prime, starring the four new guardians of Encantadia, Flamarra as Faith Da Silva, Deia as Angel Guardian, Adamus as Kelvin Miranda, and Terra as Bianca Umali. Also included in the casts are Rhian Ramos as Mitena, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan, Manilyn Reynes, Gabby Eigenmann, Boboy Garovillo, Benjie Paras, Jamie Wilson, Therese Malvar, Vince Maristela, Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca, #gmanetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre

Sang'gre: Nasaan ang ivtre ni Terra? (Episode 173) | Encantadia Chronicles

Sang'gre: Nasaan ang ivtre ni Terra? (Episode 173) | Encantadia Chronicles

Aired (February 11, 2026): Palaisipan sa mga Sang'gre kung nasaan nga ba ang ivtre ni Terra (Bianca Umali). #GMANetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre Avisala! Catch the newest episodes of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre weekdays at 8:00 PM on GMA Prime, starring the four new guardians of Encantadia, Flamarra as Faith Da Silva, Deia as Angel Guardian, Adamus as Kelvin Miranda, and Terra as Bianca Umali. Also included in the casts are Rhian Ramos as Mitena, Sherilyn Reyes-Tan, Manilyn Reynes, Gabby Eigenmann, Boboy Garovillo, Benjie Paras, Jamie Wilson, Therese Malvar, Vince Maristela, Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca, #gmanetwork #EncantadiaChroniclesSanggre #Encantadia #Sanggre

Migrante reminds Palace: Not Veloso’s first time to appeal for clemency

Migrante reminds Palace: Not Veloso’s first time to appeal for clemency

MANILA, Philippines — A migrant workers’ group on Wednesday urged the Marcos administration to turn its “hollow promises” into action and finally look into Mary Jane Veloso’s case after a series of letters appealing for clemency since her return to the Philippines in 2024. Migrante International criticized the remark made by Palace press officer Claire Castro, who on Monday said that the camp of Veloso should directly convey her sentiments to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instead of writing an open handwritten letter. A day after, Castro said that the Office of the Executive Secretary would review its past discussions with […]... Keep on reading: Migrante reminds Palace: Not Veloso’s first time to appeal for clemency