MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday ordered the destruction of P86.7 million worth of onions imported from China that were left abandoned at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The bulk cargo contains about…
MANILA – To ensure the smooth opening of public schools nationwide next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched Project Handa on Thursday, June 4, 2026. A support initiative, Project Handa helps track school opening readiness…
MANILA –The Department of Education (DepEd) will allow the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms but asked teachers to use it responsibly, such as grading learners themselves, instead of using AI tools. An AI skills training…
MANILA — The National Food Authority (NFA) plans to implement a faster, more efficient rice auctioning system. The NFA’s third auction of good-quality aging rice stocks opened this month. About 750,000 bags were set to be released.…
MANILA – Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday highlighted how the highest education budget in the country’s history signals support for the ongoing reforms in the Department of Education (DepEd). The Senate has reinforced a ₱1.044 trillion…
MANILA – The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) on Friday warned the public that “Tuklaw” or Thuoc Lao cigarettes are illegal in the Philippines. The agency issued the reminder following law enforcement alerts on the brand’s potential health effects,…
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday denounced reports of some rice traders allegedly taking advantage of farmers during the tail-end of the harvest season, following claims that fresh, wet palay (unhusked rice) is being bought…
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday said it has delivered smart televisions and laptops to public schools across the country ahead of the official opening of classes on June 16. The move is part of…
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help boost the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum and advance scientific literacy…
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said there is no need to put a price cap on pork, particularly on lechon (roasted pig), for the upcoming holiday season despite the effects of African swine fever…
MANILA – The limited importation of white onions and select vegetables is now under study, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday. This came after the onslaught of consecutive strong typhoons which affected most of the highland…
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed all its offices and schools to do away with grand celebrations of Christmas parties in the aftermath of the successive typhoons that battered parts of Luzon. This complies with…