DepEd expects no delay in release of Christmas bonus for public school teachers

MANILA, Philippines—Contrary to the earlier report Tuesday, the Department of Education says there’s no delay in the release of government teachers’ annual Christmas bonus. … [Read more...]

Lapu mayor, DepEd told to account for suspended workers

The Ombudsman-Visayas is checking whether its order to suspend 18 Lapu-Lapu City officials for six months for their involvement in the 2005 overpriced purchase of 470 personal computers has been carried out. The anti-graft office has yet to receive written confirmation from the Lapu-Lapu City government about its compliance with the order issued last July. … [Read more...]

Microsoft’s Bill Gates to visit Indonesia

JAKARTA, May 7 (PNA/Xinhua) -- Bill Gates, founder of the world's largest software company Microsoft Corporation, is scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Thursday to discuss bird flu research funding with the government. … [Read more...]

PGMA approves 10% salary increase for gov’t workers

Angeles City, Pampanga (2 May) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said here that she has signed an Executive Order (EO) granting a 10-percent increase in the basic pay of government workers effective July 1. The President made the announcement after sitting in on the deliberations of the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board (RTWPB) of Region III here this afternoon (May 1, Thursday). … [Read more...]