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To ensure that communities in the country are not only livable but sustainable today and in the years to come, Sen. Francis Tolentino called for an amendment to the Local Government Code that would pave the way for the creation of an Office of Sustainable Development (OSD) for every municipality…

COMPLETERS.Alternative Learning System (ALS) completers from the first district of Iloilo held their graduation and completion program in Tubungan town, Iloilo province on Sept. 18, 2022. Department of Education information officer for Western Visayas, Hernani Escullar Jr., said on Thursday (Sept. 22) the region has over 13,000 ALS completers for school year 2021-2022.(Photo from Iloilo Province Vice Governor Christine Garin FB page) ILOILO CITY - Over 13,000 learners from Western Visayas who, f...

NIGHT OWL Prior to his entry into public service as Representative of the First District of Leyte, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez spent a greater part of his professional life in the private sector. He held several executive positions and directorships for big companies, among them E

With every peso added to fare costs, ALS teachers feel the impact of the pump immediately, as most visit four to five barangays weekly.  

Sen. Bong Go has renewed his call to intensify and properly implement the needed safety and health protocols in schools as more educational institutions are set to join the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes across the country.

Former national defense secretary and senatorial candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro has acknowledged that the government’s war on illegal drugs is extremely difficult, owing to the huge amounts of money at the disposal of drug lords.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM. Department of Education personnel distribute the modules for students enrolled under the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in this undated photo. A total of 1,722 ALS students recently started their classes in 23 public high schools in Central Luzon. (Photo courtesy of DepEd-3) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - A total of 23 public high schools in Central Luzon have piloted the Alternative Learning System (ALS) with some 1,722 senior high school (SHS) students startin...

Published February 25, 2021, 7:07 PM Poverty, COVID-19, weak internet signals These, among others, are the reasons why more than six million elementary and high school students were not able to enroll this school year during the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic period. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate basic education committee, said the reasons for these are numerous and varied. Others are afraid, they were told by their parents not to enroll until there are vac...

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other crises faced by the country this year, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continues to deliver on his promise to serve Filipinos through his legislative work in the Senate, and through his initiatives to help those in need wherever they are inside and outside the Philippines.  “Ginagawa ng gobyerno ang lahat para maiahon ang ating mga kababayan mula sa hirap na ating dinaranas. Magtiwala po tayo dahil kapakanan ninyo ang inuuna namin,...

Published December 31, 2020, 12:00 AM Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other crises faced by the country this year, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continues to deliver on his promise to serve Filipinos through his legislative work in the Senate, and through his initiatives to help those in need wherever they are inside and outside the Philippines.  “Ginagawa ng gobyerno ang lahat para maiahon ang ating mga kababayan mula sa hirap na ating dinaranas. Magtiwala po tayo dahil kapaka...