MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also the Department of Education secretary, has withdrawn her request for P650 million in confidential funds for the proposed 2024 budget. In a statement to Sonny Angara, the Vice President said she dropped the bid due to the "the divisive nature of the issue" and emphasized her commitment to keeping the country peaceful and strong. … [Read more...] about VP Sara drops bid for confi funds
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VP Sara Duterte addresses global education summit in South Korea
SEOUL – In a significant international engagement, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte took the stage at the 2023 Global Education and Innovation Summit (GEIS) in South Korea as one of the speakers and the representative of the Philippines. During her address, she shared a three-point proposal aimed at guiding policymakers and education experts in facing … [Read more...] about VP Sara Duterte addresses global education summit in South Korea
VP Sara Duterte attends Zamboanga del Norte’s 71st founding anniversary event
DIPOLOG CITY – Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte praised the week-long celebration of Hudyaka-Zanorte during her visit to the 71st founding anniversary of the province. According to Duterte, the holding of the activity is a sign that the province is continuing to develop. “The narrative on your unceasing socio-economic advancement is a … [Read more...] about VP Sara Duterte attends Zamboanga del Norte’s 71st founding anniversary event
3 Dutertes, 60 local bets to kick off Davao campaign
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Duterte, her siblings Paolo and Sebastian or "Baste" and 60 other local candidates will kick off the campaign trail here as the campaign period for the local positions starts on Friday. Mayor Sara, who has been making the rounds to campaign for the senatorial bets of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), is opposed by Magdaleno … [Read more...] about 3 Dutertes, 60 local bets to kick off Davao campaign
Lapanday attacks ‘to displace hundreds of workers, business partners’-Lapanday
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —The Saturday attack by the New People’s Army on the facilities of Lapanday Fruits Corporation (LFC) will displace hundreds of employees and business traders On Saturday dawn communist rebels simultaneously attacked and burned two box plants of LFC in Barangay Mandug, burned Macondray plastic plant in barangay Tagpore, Panabo City and raided … [Read more...] about Lapanday attacks ‘to displace hundreds of workers, business partners’-Lapanday
