DepEd eyes forming PISA Task Force to improve learners' test scores

THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday disclosed plans to form a Task Force on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to improve learners' performance on both local and international tests.

Vietnam trip entices firms to expand businesses in PH, says Marcos

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. returned home Wednesday from his two-day state visit to Vietnam, bringing the good news that Vietnamese firms want to explore economic opportunities in the Philippines.

Senate to tackle measures to protect, compensate health workers

CEBU – Senator JV Ejercito said the Subcommittee on Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers would tackle long-overdue measures concerning the protection and compensation of the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).

Sulu inaugurates new hospital

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The municipal government of Maimbung town in the southern Philippine province of Sulu has inaugurated a new hospital after decades of waiting for funding to complete the facilities that will serve tens of thousands of patients from neighboring towns.

Marcos leads launch of 1st Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bicol

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the launch of Bicol Region’s first Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Pili, Camarines Sur, vowing to stick to his promise of bringing down the prices of rice to PHP20 per kilo.