MANILA, Philippines – The threat of war and disease that could imperil the lives of thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) kept the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) busy in 2014.
MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino signed this year three laws seeking to reinforce education reforms in the country. The President in the latter part of the year simultaneously approved the Ladderized Education Act, Iskolar ng Bayan Act of 2014 and the Open Distance Learning Act or Republic Act 10650.
COMPARATIVE RECAP: Ringing a positive Christmas note, Malacañang trotted out comparative figures this week in the Official Gazette showing a statistical selfie of sorts of its accomplishments toward the end of year 2014.