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The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture Chairperson emphasizes the need for a comprehensive government approach to enhance the effectiveness of the DepEd’s school-based feeding program, addressing the undernutrition challenge among school children.

The Department of Agriculture seals a collaboration with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to foster sustainable rice trade cooperation.

VAT exemption of 21 medicines for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, mental illness, and tuberculosis aims to make essential medicines more affordable for Filipinos.

Vietnamese top leaders commend President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his outstanding economic performance, as reported by Malacañang on Wednesday.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assures the proper utilization of the PHP5.678 trillion national budget for 2024 under the Marcos administration, aiming to drive economic transformation in the Philippines.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian advocates for an enhanced support system for Families and Individuals in Street Situations, urging key government agencies to provide a more comprehensive package of services and interventions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expresses gratitude to overseas Filipino workers in Vietnam for their pivotal role in strengthening bilateral ties.

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

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.

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.