Road improvement works enhance safety and accessibility in Naval, Biliran
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully addressed a long-standing issue of unstable road section of Caraycaray-Calumpang Road with the completion of slope protection structure…
Five million workers reap benefits from PBBM’s wage hike directive
Nearly five million minimum wage earners among private sector workers benefited from wage increases approved by 14 Regional Tripartite Wage Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) in 2024 in response to instructions from…
A Legacy of Progress through Volunteerism and Community-Driven Development in Bagong Pilipinas
Mayor German Rodegerio (front, left) leads the inauguration of the newly built Papandungin Barangay Market, a joint project of DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS and Gloria LGU. (Source: Gloria Municipal Gazette/ PIA website)…
Rediscover science, Phl thru science-travel show
Pinoys will surely rediscover the Philippines while exploring science through “Science Pinas,” the first science-travel show on primetime television. Behind this groundbreaking TV show is the Department of Science and…
DSWD launches development model on welfare of Pinoy families in agency’s 74th anniversary
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will introduce on Tuesday (February 18) a new rights-based, family-oriented, and inclusive development model for Filipino families during the agency’s 74th anniversary…
DPWH Improves Discharge Capacity of Luneta Pumping Station
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed projects that would increase the capacity of Luneta Pumping Station and mitigate flooding within the vicinity of Manila City Hall,…
DA pushes for better roads, bridges to boost food security in the Philippines
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. will seek an audience with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to discuss improving the country’s road and bridge infrastructure. The…
NHCP Commemorates the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora
MANILA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) with the City Government of Manila will commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Frs. Gomes, Burgos, and Zamora…
Over 20,000 indigent children in Lanao Sur to receive food assistance from BARMM
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The Bangsamoro Government, through the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), has started delivering truckloads of food supplies to 403 child development centers…
PBBM asks Pinoys to seize benefits of govt job fairs
(photo from DSWD facebook page) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the government’s job program with the upcoming launch of Trabaho…
Palace aims to produce ‘world-class doctors;’ supports scholarships for medicine, nursing, and allied medical professions
“One major achievement under this administration is [that] we have increased the number of medical schools in public universities from eight (8) when the Doktor Para sa Bayan was passed…
‘Lab for All: The First Lady’s contribution to Marcos Jr.’s legacy of health
“Ang kalusugan po ay kayamanan. Walang silbi ang lahat ng yaman kung hindi maayos ang ating kalusugan. Ngunit para sa mga kapus-palad nating kababayan, higit na mas malaking pagsubok ang…
Padyak Na! CHED Chair Popoy de Vera Meets Beneficiaries of Scholarships under BBM Admin
The Commission on Higher Education has been able to sustain funding for free education. It has increased significantly this year and will be increased next year because the budget for…
Teachers get full P20,000 service recognition incentive under PBBM
In a groundbreaking gesture, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. demonstrated his commitment to uplifting public school teachers by granting full Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) worth PhP20,000 in 2024. This marks…
Bagong Pilipinas ensures kids’ health through nationwide immunization
Taking care of the young runs in the veins of both father and son. In 1976, then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. began the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) through Presidential…
Finding Hope: DSWD Compassion Centers and the Marcos Vision
This New Year, DSWD Field Office 8 staff and residents from the Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs) spent the day together to welcome 2025. The year is 2024. Behind…
DPWH, MLIT Japan strengthen partnership to combat urban flooding and enhance water resources management in the Philippines
MANILA — The Philippine government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has strengthened its collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) to enhance…
DOH PuroKalusugan: Bringing Healthcare to Every Village
“PBBM is putting money where his mouth is,” said the Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa. He shares in an interview at PTV about the 2024 Performance Report of the Department…
Marcos’ Disaster Plan Takes Shape: DSWD’s Buong Bansa Handa in Action
The Philippines with its more than 7,000 islands is located within a tectonically active area prone to natural catastrophes ranging from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe storms to floods. These…
The ‘Walang Gutom 2027 Program ‘: A Pivotal Step Towards Eradicating Hunger in the Philippines
The Philippines, known for its resilience and warmth, faces a pressing issue: hunger and malnutrition. To combat this pressing challenge, the Philippine National Government, under the leadership of President Ferdinand…
Sowing seeds of sustainable livelihood for over 35,000 Filipinos under Bagong Pilipinas
“Like a plant, we will grow with you. We make sure that after we have planted the seed, we nurture it, water it, watch it grow, and watch it turn…
France backs feasibility study of DA’s Philippines Dairy Project
QUEZON CITY — The National Dairy Authority (NDA), under the Department of Agriculture, has partnered with Phylum SARL, a France-based consultancy specializing in food, animal health, and welfare, to conduct…
BOC collects P931.046 billion in 2024, contributes to national development
MANILA — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) continued to play a crucial role in supporting the Philippines’ national development by collecting P931.046 billion in revenues in 2024 which directly contributes…
Stakeholders welcome move to create Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism for CAR
BAGUIO CITY — Officials of the Cordillera Administrative Region – Regional Development Council’s (CAR-RDC) Development Administration and Good Governance Committee welcomed the proposal of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation…
Cashless/contactless toll collection to start March 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of TRB. MANILA — Cashless/contactless toll collection on major toll expressways is set to be re-implemented beginning March 15, 2025, months after the dry-run of contactless transactions program,…