Senator Sonny Angara proposed the installation of solar panels for every public schools that still lacks electrical supply. Said proposed law will oblige the Department of Education and Department of Energy to install solar panels that will provide much needed electricity for the use of equipment like computers that will help students in their lessons.
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Qualified youth apply for government jobs
Taguig City – The local government implemented the Special Program for the Employment of Students which aims to provide jobs for qualified students that will help them gain job experience as well as earn some savings.The number of qualified students who applied for the said program totals 200.
Private schools receive permit to offer senior high school
The Department of Education announced that more than a thousand private students were given permit to offer senior high school for the school year 2016 – 2017 for the successful implementation of the K – 12 program.
Solon asks BIR to stop online payment
House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chairman Miro Quimbo asks the Bureau of Internal Revenue to suspend its online payment scheme due to the many complaints said scheme garnered due to technical difficulties.
Palace okay with use of alias
Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte defended the use of alias of various Moro Islamic Liberation Front leaders, saying that there was no deception on their part because the government knows their real name. She added that instead of tackling side issues, the focus should be on the substance and merit of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
TCRES presented again to COMELEC
Former Commissioner Augusto Lagman once again presented in a closed- door session of the Commission on Election en banc the Transparency and Credible Election System (TCRES).
TURNOVER OF JAPAN-FUNDED EMERGENCY VEHICLES FOR TYPHOON YOLANDA AFFECTED AREAS
The government of Japan turned over emergency vehicles (two pumper trcks) to the Government of the Philippines at two ceremonies held on April 8, 2015 in the municipality of Hinoba-an and in the city of Sipalay in the Province of Negros Occidental for the Japan-funded Emergency Vehicles for Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The two ceremonies were attended by third secretary of the Embassy of Japan, […]
Philippine town in world record attempt for largest serving of fertilized duck eggs
A suburb in the Philippine capital of Manila held a feast of fertilized duck eggs on Friday (April 10) in the hope of setting a world record for the largest serving of the local delicacy. Organizers from Pateros town said more than 500 participants joined the feast and ate a total of 117.5 kilograms of duck embryos, which had been cooked with vinegar and soy sauce by culinary students. Around 1,000 eggs were prepared for […]
“Cowboy Coachman,” Vigan City’s latest attraction
VIGAN City, Ilocos Sur — Various associations of coachmen (or kutsero in Tagalog) in the city of Vigan supported the project of their city to wear a “cowboy costume.” This is for the continuing development of tourism in the said city. The coachmen wear this costume during their trek to different heritage places like Pagburnayan, National Museum, Hidden Garden and Baluarte in Vigan City. According to the coachmen, this project will encourage many tourists to […]
8th International Game Fishing Tournament, starts in Siargao
SIARGAO City, Surigao del Norte — The 8th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament has finally started in the Municipality of Pilar, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Some 40 anglers from eight countries were among the participants who registered for this year’s competition. The participants came from Canada, Dubai, United States of America, Great Britain, Germany and the Philippines. One of the rules of the tournament is that all participants should simultaneously sail over the sea […]
Covered gymnasium para sa mga estudyante sa Mindoro
Tuwang-tuwa ang mga mag-aaral sa Rizal, Occidental Mindoro ng aprubahan na ang pagtatayo ng covered gymnasium sa Rizal National High School.
Araw ng Kagatingan, ipinagdiwang sa Bataan
Matagumpay na ipinagdiwang ang ika-73 na anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kagitingan sa Mt. Samat Shrine sa Pilar, Bataan, sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Aquino.