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    DepEd widens Kinder entry age to include more 5-year-olds

    More Filipino children will now be eligible for Kindergarten as the Department of Education (DepEd) revised the age cut-off policy for admission, expanding the window for learners turning five years old. 

    Aboitiz InfraCapital courts Chinese investors to choose Philippines

    Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates is positioning the Philippines as a strategic expansion hub for Chinese companies aiming to grow their footprint in Southeast Asia. 

    SM Group hires personal shoppers in customer-centric pivot

    Retail giant SM Group has hired over 800 personal shoppers nationwide in a strategic move to meet growing consumer demand for personalized service, a shift underscored by a recent global study from Qualtrics showing that 64 percent of shoppers prefer brands offering tailored experiences.

    DA sharpening rice, other food strategies to further tame inflation

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to stabilize food prices and secure supply—particularly for pork and rice, two staples that weigh heavily on household budgets—to help in further slowing food inflation and ease the daily burden on Filipino families.

    Free LRT-1 rides on June 12 for Independence Day

    In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) will offer free rides to LRT-1 passengers on June 12 during peak hours — 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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    President Marcos names DOJ’s Remulla as Ombudsman

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary of Justice Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman, succeeding former President Rodrigo Duterte-appointee Samuel R. Martires whose term ended in July. Remulla, who has served Justice Secretary since 2022, is known for pushing reforms to modernize the justice system and fight corruption. With decades of experience as a legislator and lawyer, he is expected to uphold transparency and accountability. The Marcos administration has reiterated its zero-tolerance of corruption. Ombudsman, the government’s primary graft buster, serves a single 7-year term and can only be removed through impeachment for offenses such as treason, bribery, graft and corruption, or betrayal of public trust.

    DA measures help shield poor from inflation

    Targeted efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to manage the supply and pricing of key food items, particularly rice, sugar, and corn, are helping protect the poorest Filipino households from the brunt of inflation, even as overall consumer prices rise.

    Foreign currency reserves rise in September

    The country's gross international reserves (GIR) increased to US$108.8 billion in September, up from US$107.1 billion at the end of August this year.

    NEA to invest P600M in Basilan Electric Coop rehab

    The National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced plans to invest at least P600 million to rehabilitate the facilities of Basilan Electric Cooperative (Baselco), aiming to modernize its outdated infrastructure and improve service reliability.
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