The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned the public of widespread heavy to torrential rainfall brought by Tropical Depression Crising and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) from Thursday, July 17, to Sunday, July 20. Based on Weather...
Despite the vulnerability of Filipino households to socioeconomic shocks and natural disasters, their access to financial services remains a laggard compared to the Philippines’ regional and income-level peers, the 2025 Global Findex Database of the World Bank showed. According to the World...
Former vice president and now Naga Mayor Leni Robredo came to the defense of Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, saying that they did what was necessary to win the 2025 senatorial race without compromising their principles. “Sa atin lang, if we fight right, may chance tayo. Gaya ng ginawa...
Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are emerging as global frontrunners, with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) proudly unveiling the universities from their respective areas that have earned spots in the esteemed 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). On their...
A Michelin recognition is one of the highest honors in hospitality, awarded to hotels that meet global standards. The guide evaluates properties based on five criteria, including architecture, service quality, and local relevance. This year, two Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR)...
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) on Monday, July 14, denounced what it described as the “rampant” and unjust closure of teachers’ cooperatives in schools, calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately halt these shutdowns and clarify its policies. In a statement, the...
KABACAN, North Cotabato — The Cotabato Kulayaan Queen 2025 pageant dazzled the University of Southern Mindanao auditorium here on Saturday evening, July 12, with vibrant performances and a strong message of inclusivity, unity, and pride. Yuan Gubaton of President Roxas town was crowned the...
Senator-judges should leave the filing of motions and pleadings related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to the prosecution and defense teams, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson reiterated on Sunday, July 13. Lacson made the “gentle caution” to his fellow senator-judges, as...
This July, Born in Film makes a powerful return to the Ortigas Art Festival with the launch of its latest large-scale exhibit, "Chromatic Realms," opening on July 10, 2025, at the Born in Film Hall, South Wing of the New Green Hills Mall. At the heart of the exhibit is the highly anticipated...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” continues to bring rains to many parts of the Philippines on Saturday, July 12, prompting weather officials to warn of possible flash floods and landslides in affected areas. Based on the latest weather update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
Amid renewed public scrutiny and growing calls for its abolishment, the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) on Friday, July 11, issued a strong appeal to preserve and reform the K to 12 basic education program. In a statement, PEAC stressed that while frustrations surrounding the...
The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday, July 11, strongly condemned the brutal killing of UP Diliman student Sophia Coquilla, who was found murdered in her home in Tagum City. In an official statement, the university expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of Coquilla, who was...
