Day: July 28, 2025

Negros oriental: Residents in Negros Oriental have expressed their approval for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plans and programs aimed at enhancing the country’s education system. According to Philippines News Agency, the President, during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), emphasized the development of the education sector with a focus on supporting the welfare of teachers and promoting learning recovery for students. Key issues such as health, technology, interconnectivity, wages, and infrastructure were also addressed. Dr. Juditha Mapue, assistant schools division chief of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Dumaguete Division, noted that some of the programs mentioned by the President

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of public school teachers, highlighting lighter workloads, better compensation, and expanded career opportunities. In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos underscored that teachers remain at the heart of the education system. According to Philippines News Agency, nearly 100 administrative tasks were removed from teachers’ workload, the President said. The Department of Education (DepEd) earlier reported that teachers’ workload was cut by 57 percent. To further reduce paperwork, Marcos said remaining forms will be digitized for online submission through the teachers’ new

Pangasinan: Pangasinan Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a reaffirmation of the national government’s intent to foster inclusive and sustainable development. According to Philippines News Agency, Lambino expressed that while the address focused on broad priorities, its relevance will be measured by how well these translate to meaningful improvements in provinces like Pangasinan. He communicated this in an online message on Monday following the SONA. Lambino emphasized that Pangasinan is continuing to push forward with its initiatives in infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare, and public service. He hopes

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) garnered praises and support from members of the House of Representatives. According to Philippines News Agency, Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua expressed his support for the President’s emphasis on accountability in electric power distribution and water services delivery, highlighting the need for accountability measures in public works projects. Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido ‘Benny’ Abante Jr. welcomed the administration’s commitment to addressing the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts, seeing it as a dismantling of the culture of impunity in the country. He urged law enforcement to pursue

Iloilo city: Mayor Raisa Tre±as has expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s plans laid out in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), noting that many of the national priorities align closely with the city’s own programs and challenges. Tre±as said several of the issues raised by the President, such as mental health, child development, public health, and urban development, mirror the city’s local agenda. According to Philippines News Agency, the neophyte mayor said that last week, she called for a meeting to strengthen the mental health advocacy in schools. Currently, the local government offers free services,