Seven things data tell us about the deforestation and devastating floods in Davao Region
Rapid deforestation and illegal logging, which remain rampant, are the main culprits, in the devastating landslides and flooding to hit Davao Region. Data and interviews done by PressOne.PH revealed that policy gaps, corruption, and politics accelerated these problems. Here’s what the data revealed.
Amnesty Int’l urges Marcos Jr. to cooperate with ICC
Amnesty International has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigations into the war on drugs of his predecessor, former president Rodrigo Duterte.
ISA Upholds commitment for ‘transformative governance’ at Public Governance Forum 2023
The Institute of Solidarity in Asia (ISA) reaffirmed its commitment to “transformative governance” during the culmination of its annual Public Governance Forum (PGF).
Two public hospitals receive highest recognition from Institute for Solidarity in Asia
Two public hospitals passed the fourth and final stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS) and were conferred the Gold Trailblazer Award, the highest PGS recognition from the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA).
Angat Buhay establishes CLH in response to country’s learning poverty
Former vice president Leni Robredo’s Angat Buhay initiated 137 learning facilities called Community Learning Hubs (CLH) in response to the inability of Filipinos at age 10 to read and understand simple text.
5 PH universities ranked in QS World University Rankings
Five Philippine universities made it to the 2024 QS World University Rankings released on Wednesday, June 28.
Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines Supports PUV Modernization Program
The Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP) has expressed its full support for the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). According to ABMAP Executive Director Von Carlo Deveza, the program is essential for the improvement of the transportation system in the country.
Marcos wants US to collaborate with PH on vaccine institute
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his desire to receive support from the US to establish the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VVIP), which he has identified as a priority.
PSA: More than 61M national IDs issued
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued more than 61 million national IDs, the latest figures from the agency showed.
LTO considers making exams for driver’s license applicants shorter
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is considering cutting the length of its driver’s licensure exams to reduce the public’s reliance on fixers.
DOTr explores agency-to-agency deal for driver’s licenses
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is considering asking other government agencies to supply driver’s license cards for the Land Transportation Office while its own bidding for procurement has yet to finish.
DOH: No recommendation to reimpose mandatory face mask policy
Amid the increasing Covid-19 cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said it did not give a recommendation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reimpose the mandatory wearing of face masks.
DA’s Domingo Panganiban named OIC of sugar regulatory board
The Palace on Wednesday announced the appointment of Domingo Panganiban, a Department of Agriculture (DA) undersecretary, as the officer-in-charge of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).
SWS: 53% of Filipino families received help in Q4 2022
Fifty-three percent of Filipino families received assistance in the form of money or other goods during the fourth quarter of 2022, results of a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
Divorce not the answer to marital problems – pro-family group
A multi-sectoral organization claims divorce is not the answer to marital problems in the country.
Ban on Catholics joining Freemasonry remains – CBCP
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines released a document reiterating that nothing has changed in the Catholic Church’s ban on its followers joining Freemasonry.