Neophyte Senator Bong Go filed bill to postpone PhilHealth contribution hike
Senator Christopher “Bong” T. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, on Wednesday, January 20, filed Senate Bill No. 2000 which seeks to grant the President of the Philippines the authority to suspend the…
Senator Go favored DND’s move to terminate UP-DND accord
Senator Christopher “Bong” T. Go on Wednesday, January 20, said that he respects the decision of Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana to repeal a 1989 agreement with the University of the Philippines…
DOST 4K’s Science for the People update – Science Chief
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) interventions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, help rebuild the economy, and respond to pressing concerns through science, technology and innovations have been highlighted by a number of accomplishments…
Senator Go push the national government to accelerate process for LGUs to procure COVID-19 vaccines for their constituents
Senator Christopher “Bong” T. Go as Chairperson on Committee on Health expressed his support for a Senate resolution allowing local government units to buy their own COVID-19 vaccines for their constituents. With the guidance of…
Agriculture Secretary echo directive to DA officials to help stabilize food supply and prices
Secretary William Dar said they expect prices of fruits and vegetables to stabilize in the coming weeks as harvest starts.The Department of Agriculture has been receiving reports that traders are buying commodities from provincial “bagsakan…
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DAR to distribute 80-hectare GOLs, including portions of Yulo estate to 102 Busuangeño ARBs
Year 2021 is a great start for the Busuangeño farmers of Palawan province, as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), is set to distribute around eighty (80) hectares of agricultural lands to 102 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), provide free agrarian legal counsel, orientation on ARB organizing support…
Philippine Freshwater Fisheries commodity at risk
January 15, 2021 – Virtual Forum organized by the Department of Science and Technology, National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines ( DOST- NAST Phl) entitled ” Commercially – caught freshwater fishes in the Philippines status, issues and recommendations”. On it’s opening remark Academician (Acd.)…
How the Philippines Can Build Back Greener After COVID-19
Hon. Josephine Ramirez Sato Protecting the world’s land and ocean resources outweighs financial costs at least five-to-one. Globally, this can lead to USD 250 billion in increased yearly economic output, plus USD 350 billion in improved ecosystem services annually.[1] By investing in the natural systems…
DepEd to highlight best learning practices amid COVID-19 in 2021 IDE webinar
January 15, 2021 – In celebration of International Day of Education, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct Stories of Revitalization and Excellence: 2021 IDE Virtual Forum on January 25 to feature efforts and initiatives of various education stakeholders amid the pandemic. The DepEd – International…
Glimpse of the future: Digital Transformation (DX) and Digital Ecosystems
January 11, 2021 – The Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), conducted virtual Forum via zoom Webinar entitled “Digital Transformation and Digital Ecosystems” President Rhodora V. Azanza of NAST PHL Academician (Acd.) officially opened the forum.…
PhilHealth COVID-19 response feted by ASEAN Social Security Association
January 11, 2020 The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation was recently cited by the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) during its virtual 37th Board meeting held in December 2020. PhilHealth received the Continuous Improvement Recognition Award from the region’s leading social security association for its “efforts in Covid-19…
Working from home Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO
14 January 2021 (ILO News) – Those working from home, whose number has greatly increased due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, need better protection, says the International Labour Organization (ILO) in a new report. Since homeworking occurs in the private sphere it is…