With the theme “Seize the day and live your dream,” the first day of the two-day summit brought together governors, mayors, local officials and educators to discuss transformative leadership in education governance.... Read full article
“So, aside from empowering them and providing them with livelihood assistance, mahalaga na mabigyan din sila ng kanilang sariling mga tahanan (it is important that we also provide them with their own homes),” she added.... Read full article
The complaints, Defensor added, will be referred to the committee on justice to determine whether they are sufficient in form and substance.... Read full article
In a statement on Wednesday, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the hearings are in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to strike a balance between the welfare of commuters and those in the transport sector.... Read full article
The peso closed at 57.98 to a dollar, up from 58.02 on Friday. It opened at 57.95 from 58.1 previously, climbed to an intraday high of 57.91, and touched 58.02, averaging 57.95. Volume fell to USD896.5 million from USD1.34 billion last week.... Read full article
In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said they would raise gasoline prices by PHP1.20/liter, diesel by PHP0.60/liter, and kerosene by PHP0.60/liter effective 6 a.m..... Read full article
The Philippines aims to include nuclear power in its energy mix while increasing renewable energy’s share of total capacity to 35 percent by 2030 and 50 percent by 2040.... Read full article
Some areas will experience rains due to two prevailing weather systems on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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The DFA also noted that describing the issue as being solely “up to the DFA” does not fully capture the inter-agency effort required, which includes joint action among concerned government offices.... Read full article
The statement emphasized the importance of maritime freedom, underscoring support for preserving freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce, and other lawful uses of the sea for all nations.... Read full article