Day: October 16, 2025

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday commended 400 learners from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) who completed the Micro-Certification for Life Skills Program, an initiative aimed at enhancing employability and life readiness. According to Philippines News Agency, the program was developed by DepEd in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to equip ALS learners with essential life skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the program’s role in inspiring individuals to achieve life goals through ‘micro-wins.’ He noted, “Sa ating mga (To our) micro-certification completers, kayo po

Baguio city: The Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) has mandated all local government units (LGUs) in the Cordillera region to cease the imposition of real property taxes on the machinery and equipment belonging to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) and the National Power Corp. (NPC). Both entities are classified as government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs). According to Philippines News Agency, a memorandum circular released on October 3 by BLGF-Cordillera Director Mary Lou Gamboa instructed LGUs to adhere to the national directive. This action follows reports that some municipalities continue to impose such taxes on PSALM

Manila: The Teacher Education Council (TEC) has launched a comprehensive 10-year roadmap designed to guide the development of innovative and collaborative programs aimed at advancing teacher education across the Philippines. The roadmap, unveiled on Thursday, is set to empower educators through scholarships, training, upskilling, and reskilling initiatives, while addressing employment mismatches with a harmonized database. According to Philippines News Agency, the 2035 Teacher Education Roadmap will help reshape and reframe the specializations of teachers to align with their actual teaching functions. TEC Office of the Secretariat Executive Director V Jennie Jocson highlighted the importance of redirecting teachers to new specializations

San fernando: A Philippine National Standard (PNS) has been issued for parol, the traditional Philippine-made lanterns, aimed at protecting consumers and boosting the quality of Filipino craftsmanship on an international scale. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced in a press release that the PNS was recently launched in San Fernando, Pampanga. This city is renowned as the ‘Home of the Giant Lanterns’ and hosts the annual Giant Lantern Festival each December. The national standards align with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to empower local industries and protect consumers. The PNS was developed