Day: November 19, 2024

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) has formulated a 5-point agenda aimed to address major issues in the Philippine basic education system. In a news release on Tuesday, the DepEd said the strategic plan is anchored on the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure an enabling learning environment, the welfare of teachers, the well-being of learners, an efficient learning delivery in all its forms, and a future-ready workforce. According to Philippines News Agency, the agenda comes in response to significant student learning losses, as evidenced by poor test performance in the recent Programme for International Student Assessment

LEGAZPI CITY: The provincial government of Albay will extend financial assistance and mental health support to residents of Catanduanes who were severely affected by Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) on Nov. 16. Albay Acting Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao said on Tuesday that PHP1 million in cash aid is scheduled to be personally delivered to Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua on Friday. She noted that this assistance is a way of expressing gratitude and giving back to Catanduanes and the local government units (LGUs) that supported Albay during its challenges, including typhoons and volcanic eruptions in recent years. According to Philippines News

Manila: The Turkish Embassy in Manila commemorated 75 years of diplomatic relations between Trkiye and the Philippines with a symbolic tree planting event, highlighting a robust commitment to their bilateral ties. The ceremony was held at the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) in Los Baños, Laguna province, where 75 myrtle seedlings were planted to mark this significant milestone. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was part of a series of activities organized by the embassy to celebrate this anniversary. Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines, Niyazi Evren Akyol, emphasized the cultural importance of trees and forests in Trkiye, noting that tree