National

The House of Representatives adopts a resolution urging the Department of Education to incorporate foreign language studies, beyond English, into the K–12 Basic Education program.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian praises the Department of Education for liberating teachers from non-teaching duties.

Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo urges the removal of purchase booklets as a prerequisite for the elderly to avail of a 20 percent discount on medicines and groceries.

The Philippines and Vietnam ink agreements on rice trade, South China Sea incident prevention, agriculture, and cultural cooperation.

The Philippine Textile Research Institute, under the Department of Science and Technology, unveils three impactful programs aimed at fortifying and advancing the textile industry.

Applauding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s healthcare commitment, Senator Go highlights plans for 179 Regional Specialty Centers and the refurbishment of NKTI Annex by 2028.