CEBU CITY – Resilient tourism, empowerment of tourism workforce, accessible and seamless travel, digital tourism, and sustainable tourism. These are the five focus areas that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) unveiled as part of its five-year tourism sectoral plan, which was...
One hundred couples formally exchanged vows as the Malabon City government held its Kasalang Lungsod 2026 at the Malabon Sports Complex on Thursday, Jan. 29. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval officiated the mass wedding, officiated the mass wedding, which forms part of the city’s program to help couples...
It seems that 2026 is going towards intentional beauty, where routines are smarter, not harder. From skin and scalp care to makeup, hair, and fragrance, experts are spotting trends that focus on health, individuality, and long-term results. Think personalized solutions, multi-tasking products, and...
The Philippines reaffirmed its leadership in regional tourism as the Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted the ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2026 in Cebu on Wednesday, Jan. 28, bringing together over 600 foreign buyers, sellers, and exhibitors to advance ASEAN’s drive to become a unified,...
The Philippines stands to gain significant economic, tourism, and investment benefits as it hosts the 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum 2026 (ATF 2026) in Cebu City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Department of Tourism said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 23, announced that it is accelerating efforts to uplift the teaching profession by targeting up to 100,000 teacher career upgrades nationwide by 2026. In a ceremony held in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and House...
Six Philippine universities have made their mark in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, highlighting the country’s growing presence in global higher education. The latest rankings, released on January 21, evaluate universities across 11 subject areas using...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be utilizing its P61.17-billion 2026 budget in expanding flagship employment and livelihood programs nationwide while enforcing stricter safeguards to keep government assistance free from political interference. In a statement, DOLE said the...
Public school learners and teachers will soon benefit from bamboo-made school furniture as the Department of Education (DepEd) begins its rollout in selected schools starting February. The initiative, led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, finally puts into practice Executive Order (EO) No. 879, s....
As it steps up efforts to address bullying and other risks in schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized that strengthening partnerships among schools, families, and communities is crucial to preventing violence and ensuring student safety. In a statement issued on January 17, DepEd...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, Jan. 16, issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds earmarked for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program. In a radio interview, Pangilinan stressed that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Jan. 17, said it will release new guidelines for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) before the end of February, in line with a stricter policy banning the use of guarantee letters from elected officials to...
