Day: May 7, 2025

Manila: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez on Wednesday announced that enterprise-based education and training (EBET) stands as the agency’s most effective training modality. Addressing a gathering of executives and members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Benitez highlighted that graduates of EBET programs boast an impressive 85.48 percent employment rate. According to Philippines News Agency, Benitez emphasized the importance of industry partnerships in the EBET framework, urging a collaborative effort to integrate workplace learning with classroom education. By partnering with employers, EBET not only educates enrollees about the work but also

Manila: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is urging overseas Filipino octogenarians, nonagenarians, and centenarians to avail themselves of cash benefits under the newly enacted Expanded Centenarians Act, also known as Republic Act 11982. This initiative is part of an effort to acknowledge the contributions of elderly Filipinos to both their communities abroad and the national development of the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, CFO Chairperson Secretary Dante Ang II emphasized the significant role that overseas Filipino elders play, not just in supporting their families through remittances, but also in preserving Filipino culture and heritage through various community events.

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday directed all its regional offices to intensify their alert and preparedness measures less than a week before the midterm elections on May 12. OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe, secure, and orderly voting process through increased vigilance and coordinated efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno stated that the role of the OCD is crucial in maintaining peace and resilience against disasters during the elections. He highlighted that preparedness and coordination are vital in protecting lives, maintaining peace, and fostering public confidence in the electoral

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday announced the reopening of consolidation efforts as part of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), providing an opportunity for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to join existing cooperatives or establish new ones. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative was formalized under Department Order No. 2025-009, signed by DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon. This order permits PUV operators and drivers covered by the directive to become part of existing consolidated transport service entities (TSE) on routes where consolidation has reached or exceeded 60 percent. The order also allows for operators of

Manila: The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has granted approval for a joint venture between Singapore-based Canopy Investments Pte. Ltd. and several Philippine companies operating in the cold storage, logistics, and real estate sectors. The PCC found that this collaboration poses no threat to market competition. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership involves Canopy and local firms including Mets Logistics Inc., Mets En Co Inc., Einstee Realty, Inc., Marssha Realty Development and Trading Corp., Magnificent Trio Properties Inc., and Mets Cold Storage Systems Inc. Canopy will take on the role of a financial partner by investing in newly issued shares