Day: May 29, 2025

Manila: Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) president and chief executive officer (CEO) Rafael Jose Consing Jr. announced that he has submitted his courtesy resignation. This move comes in response to a directive issued by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs). According to Philippines News Agency, Consing conveyed his decision through a Viber message, stating, “I have submitted my unqualified courtesy resignation.” Additionally, the entire MIC Board of Directors followed suit, submitting their resignations promptly after receiving the relevant memorandum from the GCG. The notice, issued on May 26, requested the courtesy resignation of all appointed

Manila: More than PHP32 million in relief aid has been extended by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to local government units (LGUs) affected by the widespread rains and floods in Mindanao and some parts of the Visayas, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the cost of assistance quickly escalated as the agency worked tirelessly to provide immediate aid to disaster-stricken communities, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure families have peace of mind amid the disaster. Since May 15, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has brought heavy rains to

Manila: Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido has urged the Army Signal Regiment (ASR) to continue enhancing its abilities to protect the country’s cyberspace from various threats. Galido’s call to action coincided with the ASR’s 14th-anniversary celebration, as noted by PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala in a news release. According to Philippines News Agency, Galido emphasized the importance of “Communication. Connectivity. Cybersecurity” as the cornerstones of ASR’s commitment to the PA. He highlighted the regiment’s progress and significant contributions to the operational effectiveness of the entire force over the past 14 years. In the context of rapid technological

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it is working on the immediate repatriation of the 20 Filipino seafarers aboard the cargo ship M/V MSC Elsa 3 that sank off the coast of southwestern India over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed that all Filipino crew members are safe and are staying at a hotel in Kochi. ‘The 20 Pinoy seafarers were safe and now in constant communication with their families for emotional support while awaiting for their repatriation,’ he said. The DMW, in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi,

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called for the swift and efficient implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program as schools prepare to reopen, warning that delays could further leave struggling students behind. Gatchalian, principal sponsor and author of the ARAL Act (Republic Act No. 12028), underscored the need for immediate mobilization of tutors and para-teachers to support learners grappling with significant learning gaps, particularly in reading, math, and science. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Education (DepEd) has estimated that around 3 million students require academic support due to the learning disruptions caused by