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Ombudsman orders removal of CHED exec for nepotism

CHED on Wednesday said it has been ordered to implement the decision against CHED Commissioner Jo Mark Libre, who was appointed to the position in 2022 by then-President Rodrigo Duterte. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Angara: Senate Cha-cha hearings to focus on economy

Senate hearings on Charter change are set for Monday, with discussions to focus on restrictive economic provisions affecting select industries, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, who stressed they would avoid tinkering with elected officials’ term limits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Ched-Davao: Quake drill not just ‘procedural activity’ but necessity

AN OFFICIAL from the Commission on Higher Education-Davao Region (Ched-Davao) said that there is a need to prepare students for disasters and other calamities......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

200 Kabankalan students get P1-M educational aid from Guv

200 Kabankalan students get P1-M educational aid from Guv.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Marcos appoints five new CHED officials

De Vera said the new appointees have "impressive academic credentials and expertise that will help CHED implement its mandates and priorities under the Marcos administration.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

CHED wants more underprivileged students in SUCs

The Commission on Higher Education will recommend steps to state universities and colleges on how to run their student admissions in a way that guarantees greater access to students from underprivileged families......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

‘4Ps registered P9 billion deficit due to budget cuts’

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the government had already registered a “budget deficit” of P9 billion after Sen. Imee Marcos slashed its budget by P13 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

CHED Commissioner Darilag suspended

Suspended CHED official Aldrin Darilag was designated to the position by former President Rodrigo Duterte in 2019......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Ombudsman orders dismissal of CHED commissioner due to nepotism

CHED Commissioner Jo Mark Libre is ordered dismissed after findings of nepotism and grave misconduct.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

ONLY VM’S OFFICE AFFECTED | Moises Padilla s 2024 annual budget operational, Guv says

ONLY VM’S OFFICE AFFECTED | Moises Padilla s 2024 annual budget operational, Guv says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Budget-friendly travel hacks: How Filipinos can plan a memorable vacation on a budget

Budget-friendly travel hacks: How Filipinos can plan a memorable vacation on a budget.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Budget officers in CV undergo financial management training

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 600 budget officers in Central Visayas underwent Public Financial Management (PFM) Training in Cebu last month. The initiative, led by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in collaboration with the Association of Local Budget Officers-Central Visayas Inc., took place at a hotel in Mandaue City. This training was a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Livelihood aid distributed to closed season-affected fishers

Livelihood aid distributed to closed season-affected fishers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Go to DOH: Ensure accessible medical aid

Sen. Bong Go is urging the Department of Health to uphold accessibility of medical aid for indigent patients amid the agency’s increased budget this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

3,500 students affected in Masara landslide

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 21) – More than two weeks after the landslide in Masara in the municipality of Maco in Davao de Oro, 3,558 students have still not returned to the classroom, according to the Department of Education in the Davao Region (DepEd-Davao). Jenielito Atillo, DepEd-Davao spokesperson, said during the AFP-PNP Press Corps […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Charter Day bonus for Cebu City gov’t employees ‘still pending’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Charter Day bonus for Cebu City government employees is still subject to deliberation, meaning there is no definite final date yet as to when it will be given. Councilor Noel Wenceslao, chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance, has confirmed that Supplemental Budget 1, which includes allocations for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Apex Mining provides aid to affected residents

THE search for survivors continues at the ground zero of the landslide. Alongside this, the APEX Welfare Desk Helpline stationed at the Nuevo Iloco National High School in Mawab (Davao de Oro) also provides assistance to the affected residents by helping them get information on their missing loved ones......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024