Day: June 18, 2025

Quezon City: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday committed to intensifying efforts to reverse the ‘learning crisis’ within the term of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The DepEd made this statement following warnings from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) about a widespread “learning crisis” in the Philippines, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Philippines News Agency, Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the need for decisive actions to address the crisis, noting President Marcos’ commitment to allocating necessary resources. Angara described the learning crisis as students’ inability to learn at the appropriate grade level. He echoed the President’s

Lipa City: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday highlighted the growing global demand for aviation professionals, calling it a promising path for Filipino workers. Cayetano, who authored the bill to establish a National Aviation Academy, said nearly 2.4 million new aviation personnel will be needed worldwide in the coming years, a demand he believes Filipinos are well-positioned to help meet. According to Philippines News Agency, the senator noted the significant need for aviation professionals during a Facebook Live broadcast at the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) Fernando Air Base campus in Lipa City, Batangas. He mentioned that globally, nearly

Manila: Gokongwei-led airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) and simulation technology firm CAE have announced the expansion of their joint venture CAE Philippines to boost the pilot training center’s ability. The expansion announcement, made during the Paris Air Show on June 18, includes the deployment of an Airbus A330neo full-flight simulator (FFS), supported by a long-term training services agreement, at the CAE Philippines in Clark. According to Philippines News Agency, the expansion is aimed at meeting the growing demand for pilot training as Cebu Pacific continues to grow its network and widebody fleet. CEB chief operations officer Javier Massot emphasized that being

Manila: The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is accelerating efforts to empower older Filipinos through partnerships that promote livelihood, reskilling, and economic inclusion. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon program Wednesday, NCSC officer-in-charge Mary Jean Loreche said the commission is working closely with the Department of Tourism, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and private group SM Cares to provide work and entrepreneurial opportunities to senior citizens across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, NCSC has inked an agreement with DOT to allow seniors to be tapped for jobs in tourism-rich areas as heritage site guides and in

Manila: The Philippine government has moved to secure long-term access to essential services as the Economy and Development (ED) Council approved the 10-year extension of water concession agreements with Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc., during its inaugural meeting on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) announced that the ED Council, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., also gave the green light to key infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity and rural development. DEPDev stated that the council approved the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System’s (MWSS) request to