Fresh from the Cannes Film Festival in France, actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez, chief executive of Nathan Studios, said she was grateful for having participated in the prestigious film festival and collaborating with film producers abroad via the Japanese art movie Renoir. During lunch at North...
The opening of School Year (SY) 2025–2026 on Monday, June 16, unfolded mostly without major hitches across the country, according to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, who credited improved coordination and prompt responses to local issues. However, teachers’ groups—while...
Stable electricity, water supply, access to internet and health facilities, and anti-bullying in schools were the things government agencies must address, President Marcos said during the opening of classes on Monday, June 16. Marcos made various directives to his Cabinet secretaries while...
A teachers’ group has sounded the alarm over what it calls a deepening education crisis, marked by chronic shortages in classrooms, teachers, and learning resources, as School Year (SY) 2025–2026 officially opens on Monday, June 16. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) blamed what it...
The deluge of “systematic attacks” faced by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over the past year failed to hinder Vice President Sara Duterte’s office from delivering critical social services to Filipinos who continue to face hardships in health, education, hunger, and livelihood. This...
A licensed pharmacist and a pageant veteran were crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2025 during a televised competition on Sunday, June 15. Licensed pharmacist Katrina Anne Johnson, 27, of Davao, won Bb. Pilipinas International 2025, while pageant veteran Annabelle Mae McDonell, 24, Iligan, was named...
As public schools across the country prepare to open their doors for a new school year, teacher groups on Sunday, June 15, sounded the alarm over the persistent and worsening education crisis and called for urgent, concrete government action to resolve systemic shortages. The Alliance of Concerned...
As School Year 2025–2026 officially opens on Monday, June 16, the Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing to accommodate a projected 27.6 million enrollees in basic education amid persistent challenges—including a nationwide shortage of 165,000 classrooms, a deficit of over 56,000...
Students returning to school on Monday, June 16, are advised to bring umbrellas and rain gear as parts of the country are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA weather specialist Obet...
A total of 3,364 applicants were hired on the spot during nationwide job fairs organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. DOLE, citing a preliminary report from the Bureau of Local Employment, said 25,876 job...
Puregold’s OPM Con 2025 is set to light up the Philippine Arena on July 5, generating global excitement as fans worldwide plan to witness this historic music festival live. Concert enthusiasts are reportedly flying in from Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, while overseas Filipino workers...
Las Pinas City Mayor-elect April Aguilar led the signing of the pledge of commitment to quality education and to fully equip public schools to address the needs of learners and their teachers. Aguilar issued the commitment during the “Brigada Eskwela: Sama-sanm para sa Bayang Bumabasa” kick-off...
