The ETEEAP Act is expected to boost career advancement for Filipino workers by providing a system for recognizing and accrediting workplace skills toward earning academic degrees.
The Marcos administration has successfully secured over USD70 billion in foreign investments, marking a major step toward transforming the Philippines into a leading economic powerhouse in the region.
The Commission on Higher Education and PRC are working together to enforce a more rigorous quality assurance system for licensure programs in higher education institutions across the country.
With the PHP10 billion additional budget, the NFA aims to improve its purchasing capacity and warehouse infrastructure to better serve local farmers and secure the country's rice supply.
Rice prices are set to further drop, according to DA spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also noted that the recent food security emergency declaration could have an impact in March.
In an effort to improve early childhood education in underserved areas, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved PHP700 million for the establishment of child development centers in low-income municipalities.
Through the P-SSAR, the Philippines and the United States aim to improve security in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing military interoperability and providing critical resources for modernization efforts.
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee calls for an increase in the loanable amount under the Survival and Recovery Assistance Program to PHP50,000, arguing it will help farmers and fisherfolk affected by extreme weather events.
To speed up rice distribution, the National Food Authority is working to clear warehouse space by milling palay and partnering with local governments for temporary storage solutions.
The Department of Migrant Workers and the Global Filipino Movement have teamed up to improve support and services for overseas Filipino workers worldwide, with a focus on welfare programs and enhanced information-sharing.