November, 2024

• 4 November

  DepEd, Canva ink accord for interactive learning

  

  The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Canva Philippines for free access and training for public school teachers nationwide that will aid them with tools to provide a more interactive learning experience for students. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara formalized the partnership for Canva for Education on Wednesday in a signing ceremony in Pasig City, attended by Australian Ambassador to …

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• 4 November

  Laguna distribution facility to create jobs, decongest Manila

  

  The newly inaugurated Maersk Optimus Distribution Center in Calamba City, Laguna, is expected to generate approximately 2,000 jobs for Filipinos, with 1,000 direct positions within the facility and an additional 1,000 indirect roles in support sectors, including trucking, vending, and other essential services. The said facility will also aid in alleviating congestion in Manila by strategically shifting logistics operations to …

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• 4 November

  Japan assures aid to Kristine-hit Philippines

  

  Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has pledged Japan’s “full assistance” to the Philippines in response to the extensive devastation caused recently by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). Prime Minister Ishiba conveyed this commitment in a message of sympathy sent to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on October 29. “I am deeply saddened and worried to learn the news …

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• 4 November

  DBM chief urges mainstreaming of GAD in nat’l budget

  

  Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman last week urged government leaders to mainstream gender and development in budget preparation. “When you prepare the budget, the primary purpose is to give jobs, to give employment to the people. So, sana, when you propose your budget, whatever program, project, or activity, make sure that women are already included in your …

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• 4 November

  Villafuerte proposes P20-B rehab fund to rebuild typhoon-damaged communities in Bicol

  

  A lawmaker proposed recently a multi-year Bicol Rehabilitation and Recovery Fund (BRRF) with an initial allocation of P20 billion for 2025 to aid in the rebuilding of communities in Bicol ravaged by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). In a statement, Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. suggested that the BRRF could help revive the long-defunct Bicol River …

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• 4 November

  Senators underscore need for PhilHealth funds to remain in health care

  

  Senators last week reiterated their stance that Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds should remain exclusively within the healthcare system, following a Supreme Court-issued temporary restraining order (TRO) against transferring excess PhilHealth funds to the National Treasury. During a media forum, Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito commended the Supreme Court for the TRO, asserting that PhilHealth resources should directly benefit …

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• 4 November

  Respect and accountability in the Senate

  

  The Senate hearings on the previous administration’s controversial anti-drug campaign have once again stirred up strong emotions and firm words, particularly from former President Rodrigo Duterte.  His behavior in the recent hearing, characterized by pointed finger-wagging and a barrage of expletives, has drawn the sharp rebuke of Senator Risa Hontiveros, who reminded him of the importance of decorum in the …

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• 4 November

  Manila wants to use coco oil for sustainable aviation fuel

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Despite efforts to discredit the health benefits of coconut oil,  the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and Japan-based Manryu Co. Ltd. will continue to explore  the use of coconut oil as primary feedstock in the production of sustainable aviation fuel. A memorandum of understanding (MOU)  between the PCA – an attached agency of the Department of …

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• 4 November

  Phl milk output to breach 30,000 metric tons

  

  The country’s milk output for 2024 will hit 32,000 metric tons owing to increasing number of dairy animals, according  to the latest US Department of Agriculture report.. “Production will recover at the level of 32,000 MT [metric tons] in 2024 attributed to the increasing number of dairy animals,” according to USDA  report published by Business Mirror. The USDA also projected …

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• 4 November

  Phl, Lao to establish rice genetic bank

  

  The Philippines and Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) are looking at establishing a joint genetic bank for rice development in their bid to promote innovation in crop cultivation. A Memorandum of Understanding would be signed between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Lao PDR Agriculture and Forestry Minister Linkham Douangsavanh next year, Business Mirror reported. “The proposed agreement marks …

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