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July 29, 2024

Senate approves proposed amendments to Doble Plaka Law

MANILA: The Philippine Senate on Monday approved in plenary Senate Bill (SB) No. 2555, which seek to amend Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, otherwise known as the “Doble Plaka” (double plate number) Law, with 22 affirmative v…

Bicol police deploys 10K cops, puts up help desks as schools open

LEGAZPI CITY: The Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO-5) deployed more than 10,000 police officers on Monday and set up 428 police assistance desks (PADs) to ensure the safe and smooth opening of more than 3,800 schools in the region.

In an interview, …

Ilocos Norte enrollment nearly 90% as classes start smoothly

LAOAG CITY: Ilocos Norte province has hit nearly 90 percent of its 88,000 enrollment target for the school year 2024-2025, with about 78,720 students already enrolled in both the public and private schools as of 4 p.m. Monday.

‘All 364 schools starte…

DepEd to boost early procurement to address classroom backlog

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to work with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to hasten the construction of more classroom buildings.

In an ambush interview on Monday during his visit to Carmona National High Scho…

DA, URC sign 5-year program to boost potato farmers’ income

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Universal Robina Corp. (URC) signed on Monday a five-year agreement to jointly establish and continue implementing the Sustainable Potato Program (SPP).

In a statement, the DA said the program will help …

W. Visayas schools welcome over 1.4-M learners

ILOILO CITY: Schools in Western Visayas welcomed 1,409,134 learners from basic elementary education to senior high school as 2024-2025 academic year officially started on Monday.

Hernani Escullar Jr., information officer of the Department of Educatio…

MIAA: Plan to shut down NAIA Terminal 4 remains uncertain

MANILA: The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Monday clarified that there is no definite plan yet to close the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal.

MIAA acting General Manager Eric Ines told the Philippine News Agency th…