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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) President Dr. Gregorio Turqueza Jr. a copy of Republic Act No. 11574 or an act converting the ASIST into the University of Abra, during the signing of the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act and presentation of newly enacted laws on various state universities and colleges at the Malacañang Palace on September 10, 2021.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) President Dr. Gregorio Turqueza Jr. a copy of Republic Act No. 11574 or an act converting the ASIST into the University of Abra, during the signing of the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act and presentation of newly enacted laws on various state universities and colleges at the Malacañang Palace on September 10, 2021. Witnessing the presentation are House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero De Vera, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, Senator Imee Marcos, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Representatives Mark Go and Joseph Bernos, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Secretary Luzveferda Pascual. KARL ALONZO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to remove administrative duties from teachers’ workloads has made educators eager to refocus their time and energy on teaching students.

Assuring kidney disease patients of continued government support, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the launch of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth)’s new benefit package for post-kidney transplantation services.

Sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aprubado sa unang miting ng Economy and Development Council ang 10-year extension ng water concession agreements ng Maynilad at Manila Water para matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na suplay ng malinis na tubig sa NCR at karatig-probinsya. Inaprubahan din ang dalawang major infrastructure projects: ang PhP27.7B Farm-to-Market Bridges Development Program, at ang PhP5.1B na Liloan Bridge Construction Project sa Southern Leyte.

While expressing deep sorrow over the fire, the principal of San Francisco High School in Quezon City expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his personal attention and support to the school’s immediate reconstruction.

Recognizing that learning is not confined to the classroom, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday launched the implementing rules of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act, which enables working professionals to complete their college education while remaining employed.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed several government agencies to ensure the smooth and safe resumption of classes, emphasizing the need to address students’ safety, well-being, and financial burden as the school year begins.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday witnessed firsthand the rapid response capability of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to emergency calls made through the 911 hotline.

Stressing that the country builds bridges instead of walls, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to international diplomacy and development partnerships as the country marked its 127th Independence Day.

A day after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the people of Siquijor province of relief from rotational brownouts, a much-needed power generation set arrived on the island.