Context Dispatch
DICT, COMELEC launch 24/7 threat monitoring center to safeguard 2025 elections
In a landmark display of interagency cooperation, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) have jointly launched a 24/7 Threat Monitoring Center aimed at preserving the integrity of the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
DOE orders immediate clearing of power infrastructure for election readiness
The Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated energy sector stakeholders to swiftly remove obstructions from power infrastructure nationwide, especially illegal campaign materials, as part of preparations for the 2025 National and Local Elections.
DepEd clarifies literacy data, rolls out reforms to boost comprehension
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday addressed widespread misinterpretations of newly released national literacy figures, stating that claims suggesting 18.9 million Filipino high school graduates are functionally illiterate are “inaccurate and misleading.” DepEd cited the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which recorded a 70.8% functional literacy rate among Filipinos aged 10 to 64. This figure includes all individuals in that age range—not solely students or recent graduates.
Abby Binay says tax exemption of overtime pay, bonuses to boost financial security of workers, improve quality of life of families
Senatorial candidate and Makati Mayor Abby Binay has renewed her commitment to advocating for the tax exemption of overtime pay and bonuses like the 13th month pay to promote financial security among government and private sector workers and their families.
Japan, PH Coast Guards strengthen ties in landmark meeting
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Commandant Seguchi Yoshio and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan recently held their first in-person meeting, marking a significant step in bolstering maritime cooperation between the two nations amid growing regional security challenges. In a statement following the meeting, JCG Commandant Seguchi emphasized the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation in advancing a "free and open Indo-Pacific," a vision both Tokyo and Manila share in response to increasing tensions in regional waters. He described the face-to-face dialogue as a “valuable opportunity” for candid discussions, highlighting the depth of mutual commitment to maritime security and operational collaboration.
