Newslights

P34-B CDO coastal road seeks Japan funding as DPWH pushes Mindanao gateway upgrade

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 22) — The proposed P34-billion extension of the Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road is getting a push for foreign financing as the government seeks...

PH leads regional push to protect spending for children

MANILA (August 22) — The Philippines has convened eight Asian countries in a regional effort to make sure...

When screens replace conversations: Cardinal Tagle urges families to rebuild children’s human connection

MANILA (August 21)  — In the aftermath of another deadly school shooting, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle turned attention...

PTFoMS pushes media safety drive as BARMM, local polls near

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 21)  — With two major elections looming, the government’s media security task force...

DepEd’s counselor shortage leaves 38,000 schools without dedicated mental health support

ZAMBOANGA CITY — For thousands of Filipino students struggling with anxiety, distress, bullying or problems at home, finding...
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CHED, TESDA to unify curricula for key industries

MANILA (September 16) — The Commission on Higher Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority have agreed to collaborate on developing curricula...

P20/kilo rice for transport workers begins today

MANILA (September 16) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will begin distribution of the P20-per-kilo rice program in five major cities today, benefiting over...

Foreign debt reaches new high of $148.9 billion

MANILA (September 15) — As of the end of June, the country's outstanding external debt had reached a new high of $148.87 billion, although...

Customs launches Balikbayan Action Center to safeguard OFWs’ shipments

MANILA (September 14) – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has established the Balikbayan Action Center (BAC), a new initiative aimed at protecting overseas Filipino...

Davao City partners with McDonald’s, Jollibee to provide jobs for Seniors and PWDs

DAVAO CITY (September 13) – The City Government of Davao has partnered with two of the country’s largest fast-food chains to open new employment...

ICC prosecutor opposes indefinite postponement of Duterte trial

MANILA (September 13) — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have urged judges to deny former President Rodrigo Duterte's request to halt proceedings concerning...
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