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Catholic educational groups and stakeholders have voiced strong opposition to the Commission on Higher Education's proposed changes to the general education curriculum. They argue the revisions risk undermining holistic learning and turning higher education into mere job training. The groups called for broader consultations before any implementation.

May 03, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Ang PhilHealth ay nagpapalawak ng kanyang Z Benefits Package para sa hindi bababa sa 10 bihirang genetic na kondisyon. Ang bagong benepisyo ay naglalaman ng case rates mula P99,000 hanggang P739,000. Ito ay bahagi ng patuloy na pagsisikap para sa mas mahusay na pagtrato sa mga pasyente ng bihirang sakit.

A parliamentary committee has urged the government to dynamically adjust import duties on edible oils based on domestic production levels to shield farmers from cheap imports. India imports 56% of its edible oil needs. The panel also proposed specific safeguards for palm oil imports.

March 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa targets the coal export duty to take effect on April 1, 2026, depending on tomorrow's meeting. The policy, which also covers nickel, has had its rates approved by the President.

China is seeking to shift local policymakers' mindset away from growth at all costs toward social goals, but this requires resetting incentives and fiscal priorities. Real estate development has driven immediate economic growth while squeezing out industrial investment.

March 09, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia plans to expedite the mandatory blending of bioethanol into fuel as a response to global oil prices reaching US$118 per barrel. The policy aims to reduce import dependency and secure national energy supplies amid Middle East geopolitical tensions.