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
Published Mar 15, 2026 06:00 pm A gas station in Jaro, Iloilo City, displays “sold out” sign on its pump last March 10. The fuel depletion comes as the country faces a historic energy crisis, with industry experts warning that domestic supplies may only last until late April due to escalating conflict in the Middle East … 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
Seroquel shortage Leaves Patients in Crisis The new year began with a stark reality for many Americans relying on quetiapine, the antipsychotic drug commonly known as Seroquel: a nationwide shortage is leaving patients scrambling too find their prescriptions. Heidi Everett, an artist and disability advocate, found herself in a desperate situation on New Year’s Eve. … Read more