President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order No. 64 (EO 64), on August 2, 2024, which aims to enhance the salaries and benefits of government employees in the Philippines. This order addresses the pressing need for salary adjustments to align government personnel compensation with current economic conditions. The revised salary schedule, applicable across all … Read more
The UP Department of English and Comparative Literature offers intensive English classes for Filipinos through its 30-hour Intensive English Program (IEP). The program will be online over five Saturdays, starting October 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. IEP topics include: How to enroll: For enrollment or inquiries, … Read more
New Salary Schedule for Government Employees under EO 64 President Marcos has signed an executive order approving a salary increase for government workers and authorizing an additional allowance for state employees. Executive Order No. 64 updates the salary schedule for all civilian government personnel across the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, including Constitutional Commissions, other … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has mandated government offices and public schools to incorporate the singing of the “Bagong Pilipinas” (“New Philippines”) hymn and the recitation of the pledge during their flag ceremonies. This directive aims to promote the principles of the Bagong Pilipinas brand of governance and leadership among state personnel and employees. Bagong Pilipinas … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially declared Monday, June 17 ,2024, a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. Proclamation No. 579, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on June 4, highlights that Eid’l Adha is one of Islam’s two most significant feasts. The proclamation further … Read more
Land Bank of the Philippines officially opens the application for the Management Training Program. If you are a recent graduate with exceptional potential and a passion for making a difference, this program is for you. LANDBANK’s Management Training Program (MTP) 2024 seeks highly motivated individuals like you to become its future leaders. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀: … Read more
Ayala Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 U-Go Scholar Grant. Application deadline: June 13, 2024, 12:00 pm (noon), Philippine Standard Time. What is the U-Go scholar grant? U-Go is an international non-profit organization that helps ambitious and promising young women pursue higher education by providing scholarship grants. Ayala Foundation manages the scholarship as … Read more
The province of Cavite is currently grappling with an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. In response to the severity of the situation, the provincial government has taken decisive action by declaring a state of calamity. Let’s delve into the details of this critical development. Understanding Pertussis Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 11984, the “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,” allowing students with unpaid tuition fees to take exams in all public and private educational institutions, with provisions for Disadvantaged Students and administrative sanctions for institutions violating the Act. It shall cover all public and private basic (K to … Read more
On March 11, 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the Republic Act No. 11983, providing a new passport law in the Philippines. This new law effectively repeals the Passport Act of 1996 and introduces significant changes to streamline passport application processes and enhance accessibility for citizens. Also Read: How to apply for a New Passport? Key Provisions of … Read more
