Day: August 13, 2025

Quezon city: The Quezon City government has launched an investigation following the incident of a falling concrete from a condominium in Tomas Morato corner Roces Avenue that hit three students. In a statement Tuesday, the city government assured aid for the victims and their families. According to Philippines News Agency, the local authorities have instructed their offices to study potential cases against those responsible for the incident. The city government emphasized their commitment to holding the perpetrators accountable for what they describe as an avoidable incident. Initial reports by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) indicated that the three students,

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced that the House of Representatives will implement at least five significant reforms in the enactment and execution of the 2026 budget. This announcement follows the turnover of the National Expenditure Program (NEP), a PHP6.793-trillion budget proposal for 2026 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., to Congress by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman. According to Philippines News Agency, the presentation of the NEP to Romualdez was attended by other House leaders and DBM officials. Romualdez emphasized that these reforms are intended to ensure full transparency and public involvement through people’s organizations,

Manila: The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has put forward a recommendation to terminate shifting schedules for students from Kindergarten to Grade 3. This suggestion emerged during the Senate Basic Education Committee’s initial session in the 20th Congress, which was convened to address the nationwide shortage of 165,000 classrooms. According to Philippines News Agency, the scarcity of classrooms has compelled numerous schools to implement double or triple shifts, thereby reducing the time available for young students who are largely dependent learners. EDCOM has also urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to collaborate with local government units (LGUs) and

Manila: Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday called on government agencies to prioritize banana production and research, warning that the Philippines risks losing significant market share in key export destinations like Japan and China. According to Philippines News Agency, the banana industry is battling a multi-faceted crisis that marketing alone cannot solve, pointing to high production costs, the persistent threat of Panama disease, and unfavorable trade agreements as the main factors eroding competitiveness. “Marketing efforts, while appreciated, cannot solve the fundamental issues we are facing,” Marcos said. “Our high production costs create a domino effect. We need a strategy built on

Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD400 million loan aimed at aiding the Philippines in its efforts to combat hunger, food insecurity, and poor nutrition. This financial support is part of the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers Project, designed to bolster the government’s Walang Gutom (Zero Hunger) Food Stamp program. According to Philippines News Agency, the loan will facilitate the distribution of monthly electronic food vouchers to 750,000 food-insecure households across the nation. ADB Deputy Director General for Southeast Asia and concurrent Country Director for the Philippines, Pavit Ramachandran, highlighted the necessity of food