Post Office delivers DSWD food packs to residents affected by Typhoon Carina in Marikina

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Thousands flock to distribution centers in different barangays in Marikina City to receive DSWD relief assistance which was organized by Project Hope Relief Operations and Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office).

The Post Office said that it has provided logistics assistance for humanitarian relief operations of House Speaker Congressman Martin Romualdez and Congressman Miro Quimbo in badly hit areas of Barangay Parang, Tumana and Nangka in Marikina City to fast track the distribution of food packs in affected areas.

"The Post Office has provided 10-wheeler truck to deliver 1,300 relief packs from DSWD which were unloaded to Parang, Marikina and two (2) six wheeler trucks transported 1,750 food packs which were distributed in in Marikina City”, Chairman and Postmaster General Mike Planas said.

Planas said the Post Office in collaboration with the local government units and other stakeholders, actively participated in the distribution of relief goods to communities affected by the tropical cyclone.

In a statement, they already deployed Mail Delivery Trucks to continue with its mission to assist government agencies in their relief efforts.

The Post Office has also offered their mail operations hub as temporary shelter for Typhoon victims.

Mega Manila Director Alvin Duron has already identified its area facilities for Relief Operations located in Bulacan which includes the Malolos Post Office, Baliuag Post Office, Bustos Post Office, in Cavite include Imus City Post Office and Dasmarinas City Post Office. In the National Capital Region are Post Offices in Makati, Quezon City, Manila Central Post Office, Pasig, Pasay and Paranaque Post Offices.

In the provinces, with regards to possible facilities to be used as government hubs for humanitarian efforts, Northwest Luzon Area Director Jun Malacapo recommends the following locations: Pampanga Mail Distribution Center, San Fernando, Pampanga, San Fernando Sub Distribution Centers (SubDC), SF La Union, Dagupan SubDC, Tarlac, Laoag SubDC, Ilocos Norte, Vigan SubDC, Ilocos Sur and Olongapo SubDC, Zambales. Available vehicle assets are on standby on these locations for relief and rescue efforts.

Philippine Star executives deny media access to Influencers at The Truth Festival 2024

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There have been allegations of discrimination by Philippine Star against influencers, claiming they were denied media access to The Truth Festival.

Influencers, who play a significant role in modern media and public engagement, reported that they were not provided with the same level of access as traditional journalists.

On July 16, the Philippine Star Marketing has reached out to Ross Del Rosario, founder and Editor-in-chief of Wazzup Pilipinas, via phone call to offer a space for him and his fellow influencers who wants to cover the event. He was asked to send in the name and there details of all the influencers covering the Truth Festival on July 28 at Bridgetowne open rounds. Del Rosario immediately sent the information needed by the Marketing via Viber.

 
However, on July 27, a day before the event, Del Rosario was shocked to receive a message from the Marketing saying that their executives are limiting the media access to the event by allowing only their fellow traditional media from radio and TV only as media partners.

This incident has sparked discussions on the evolving landscape of media and the recognition of digital influencers as legitimate media representatives. Many argue that excluding influencers undermines their contributions and the diverse perspectives they bring to coverage of such events. The debate continues on whether traditional media should adapt to the digital age by embracing and collaborating with influencers.

Wazzup Pilipinas whose website is https://www.wazzuppilipinas.com is a multi-awarded online platform that shares significant news and stories relevant not only for Filipino readers but since they also get collaborations among foreign brands, it has been widely recognised as a global presence of influence having reached almost a million monthly views on record. Wazzup Pilipinas' media partnerships extends to collaborations with popular brands, events organizers, government agencies, organizations from many colleges and universities, NGOs, and a lot more from both local and foreign entities.

It is ironic that The Truth Festival event was supposed to be all about campaigning against fake news and misinformation yet when Philippine Star denied the group of Influencers media access to the event, it raised the question on why they are seemingly trying to limit and control the narrative by only acknowledging their fellow traditional media from Radio and TV as media partners.

Is Philippine Star discriminating influencers and are they saying that they are not acknowledging influencers as part of media? Is Philippine Star threatened of these influencers?

The Marketing from Philippine Star has discontinued communicating with Del Rosario when he requested to get the contact details of their executives so that he could personally reach out and discuss the issue. As of this writing, the Marketing has given no response to the request.

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Angara Leads Implementation of Career Progression System to Benefit Public School Teachers

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Public school teachers in the Philippines are set to benefit from the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Expanded Career Progression System, led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The signing ceremony took place at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan in the DepEd Central Office on Friday.

Joined by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles, and Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) Chair Charito Zamora, Secretary Angara emphasized the importance of this initiative for teachers' professional development and career advancement.

Executive Order 174, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has endorsed, aims to address long-standing concerns about the slow promotion process for public school teachers. In his recent State of the Nation Address, President Marcos Jr. stressed that no public school teacher should retire as Teacher I, highlighting the need for a more dynamic career progression system.

Under the new IRR, the Classroom Teaching Career Line will now include additional teaching positions: Teacher IV (SG 14), Teacher V (SG 15), Teacher VI (SG 16), Teacher VII (SG 17), and Master Teacher V (SG 22). For those pursuing administrative roles, the career path will feature streamlined positions: School Principal I, School Principal II, School Principal III, and School Principal IV.

A significant aspect of this reform is the flexibility it offers teachers. Those who qualify for Master Teacher I can choose between remaining in classroom teaching or moving into school administration. This option ensures that highly skilled teachers can aspire to leadership roles, thereby enhancing the quality of school management.

The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), will also reinforce reclassification processes. This will allow teachers to progress based on merit and competence rather than waiting for teaching positions to become available.

Furthermore, the DepEd will work closely with the CSC and PRC to standardize qualifications for teaching positions across all levels of basic education, including Senior High School. This alignment aims to create a more cohesive and fair system for teacher advancement.



With these reforms, public school teachers can look forward to a more rewarding career trajectory, ensuring their professional growth and improving the overall quality of education in the Philippines.