The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 19, said it is accelerating the rollout of prefabricated classrooms as a fast and practical solution to ease congestion and address the country’s persistent classroom shortage. At Mariveles National High School–Alasasin Annex in Bataan, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara led the inspection of … Read more
Laguna pilot marks DepEd’s first national rollout of classroom leasing to address classroom congestion Published Feb 9, 2026 04:02 pm The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 9, rolled out its Classroom Leasing Initiative, a stopgap solution aimed at immediately easing classroom congestion in overcrowded public schools while permanent classroom construction is underway. The initiative … Read more
Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Saturday, January 31, 2026. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: PH, China resume talks to ease tensions THE Philippines and China resumed their political dialogue on Thursday after … Read more
TOKYO — The Philippines is considering establishing new diplomatic arrangements with China to ease tensions in the disputed South China Sea, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. “If there were to ever be such an agreement, it would have to be consistent with our position, that it doesn’t affect our sovereign rights, our sovereignty,” … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The government announced several interventions, including free toll on Skyway 3, to ease traffic flow as the Edsa Rebuild project starts next month. In a joint briefing, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) unveiled coordinated measures to minimize disruptions and … Read more
A recent study by Talker Research for Customary Medicinals reveals a startling truth about the American experience: the average person feels overwhelmed by stress 156 times a year, or roughly three times a week. The survey, encompassing 2,000 adults, also found that 41% reported experiencing peak stress levels in 2024, with a further 26% anticipating … Read more