The Department of Education (DepEd) has identified two pressing challenges facing the Philippine education system: the massive classroom shortage and the widening digital divide among learners. DepEd Undersecretary for Strategic Management Ronald Mendoza said the country is grappling with an...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, August 29, strongly condemned the hazing incident involving criminology students of Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) in Kidapawan City, Cotabato. The violent initiation during the reception rites on August 23 left 19 students injured, raising...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc on Friday, Aug. 29, affirmed the Commission Second Division 's ruling granting the petition to cancel registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list. In a 12-page resolution, the Commission en banc denied the party-list 's Motion for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Jollibee Foods Corporation to enhance the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum and help address the country’s classroom shortage. The collaboration will introduce a quick-service restaurant (QSR) program to equip students with industry-ready...
Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast, a curious newbie, or someone who just needs to stock up on your regular self-care products, Beautycon 2025: Destination Beauty is definitely worth checking out. This year’s edition has over 160 beauty brands to explore and shop—from local cult favorites to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is rallying support from both the public and private sectors to help bridge the country’s classroom shortage through a collaboration that enables Filipinos to contribute to school-building efforts with their everyday purchases. “Let us keep planting these...
CEBU CITY – Six student teams have advanced to the finals of the Davao Hackestate: Hackathon 2025, an innovation contest, which aims to develop technology solutions for the real estate sector. The final round of the competition organized by PropTech Philippines and Filipino Homes will be held on...
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) will announce the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees—the region’s most prestigious honor celebrating transformative leadership and service—on August 31 through a global broadcast. The announcement coincides with the 118th birth anniversary of President...
President Marcos has encouraged the financial technology sector to continue working towards making the country a fintech innovation hub. In his speech at the opening of the Manila Tech Summit 2025 in Taguig City on Aug. 26, Marcos conveyed his vision about the Philippines being a financial...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and concurrent Defense Minister Richard Marles during a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace. Bersamin welcomed the Australian official at the Presidential Guest House in Malacañan on Friday, Aug. 22. According to...
A lone bettor from Batangas became an instant multi-millionaire after winning the P386.1-million jackpot prize in the UltraLotto 6/58 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The PCSO, o n Saturday, August 23, announced that the winning ticket, worth an exact jackpot...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 23, raised concerns over the alarming rise in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in the country. Based on the latest data, the DOH reported that 37,368 infections have been recorded as of August 9 this year — more than seven times higher...
