The Department of Education in the Ilocos region has reported to have 1.26 million enrollees and still eyes for possible increase due to the on-going enrollments.
Department of the Interior and Local Government secretary Abalos Jr. announced that the lifting for the mask mandate is still in the process of an in-depth study.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources stated that they are eyeing the regulation of plastic waste through the Extended Producer Responsibility Act.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga region gave more than 6,000 food packs to the community in Socorro, Surigao Del Norte who were massively affected by Typhoon Odette.
The Bacolod's local government together with IPM-Construction and Development Corporations has launched the campaign "Trash to Cashback" to achieve zero waste management.