MANILA—Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed on Thursday that he resigned from his post and will vacate the office on Feb. 28 “or anytime earlier when my replacement is appointed.” In a statement, Chavez said he submitted his “irrevocable” resignation on Feb. 5 and had spoken to former journalist Jay Ruiz, who will serve as his … [Read more...] about Chavez resigns as PCO chief, Jay Ruiz to serve as his successor
House OKs bills on education pathways, private school voucher program
MANILA – The House of Representatives approved two significant education bills on Tuesday's third and final reading, aiming to enhance pathways for students and expand assistance to private education institutions. During the plenary session, a total of 200 lawmakers voted in favor of House Bill (HB) 11213, which proposes two education pathways for basic education students … [Read more...] about House OKs bills on education pathways, private school voucher program
PH, China agree to uphold ‘provisional arrangement’ for Ayungin RORE
MANILA – The Philippine and Chinese governments have agreed to continue honoring the “provisional arrangement” for the country’s unhampered rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal during their latest bilateral consultation mechanism (BCM), according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The two governments, represented by DFA … [Read more...] about PH, China agree to uphold ‘provisional arrangement’ for Ayungin RORE
PNP: No displacement of cops amid area commands’ deactivation
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday assured that no police personnel would be displaced following the National Police Commission's (Napolcom) move to deactivate the force's Area Police Command (APC), previously known as the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations. The PNP has five APCs --Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, Eastern Mindanao, … [Read more...] about PNP: No displacement of cops amid area commands’ deactivation
71 cases of acute stroke recorded from Dec. 21-27: DOH
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported 71 cases of acute stroke from Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, as part of its monitoring during the holiday season. DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo shared the figures during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, noting that the data was collected from sentinel hospitals. “Apatnapu’t isa ang nagkaroon ng … [Read more...] about 71 cases of acute stroke recorded from Dec. 21-27: DOH
