As the international community celebrates the World Teachers’ Day, I would like to laud the significant role of Filipino teachers as nation builders.
Our teachers have an indispensable role in nation building and national development. Considered as the second parents of our children, teachers have a pivotal role in honing the minds and characters of the Filipino youth. The dedication and competence of our teachers are one of the factors influencing the quality and capability of our future public servants, professionals, […]
Good morning! Allow me to greet the officials of UP Visayas: Chancellor Ricardo Babaran, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development Martin Genodepa, Vice Chancellor for Administration Mary Anne Gumban, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension Rolly Fuentes, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Gay Defiesta, Dean Ramer Bautista of the School of Technology, Dean Ma. Severa Fe Katalbas of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dean Arthur Barrido of the College of Management, Dean Encarnacion Emelia Yap of the College of […]
Citing recent studies on poverty, hunger alleviation, and human capital, House Deputy Speaker and Antique Representative Loren Legarda called for more equalization of the budgets across departments in order to improve the welfare and capability of the Filipino people to cope with the challenges due to the pandemic and climate crisis.
Legarda said that a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) released in August 2020 reported that with just a 10% decline in incomes, up to 5.5 million […]
At the outset, allow me to extend my warmest greetings to all the Officers of the Schools Division of Antique led by Mrs. Lisa Beriong and the District Supervisors of Antique who have been chosen to attend this seminar, organized by the Development Academy of the Philippines through the Center for Governance – Operations Management Office.
I am particularly pleased that this seminar, turned webinar, is finally implemented. This is part of the capability building program that I funded when I […]
Indigenous textile experts shared knowledge on culture-based livelihoods such as traditional weaving and crafts during the 19th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways,” with the topic “Weaving Resilience: Reviving Indigenous Textiles and Crafts.”
The first of this three-part episode which focused on promoting indigenous textiles and crafts also highlighted the impacts of COVID-19 on the indigenous weaving and crafts industry and ways to enhance its resilience.
The online conversation, hosted by House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, […]
