Senator Nancy Binay on Thursday, May 4 said she hopes to see a more assertive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA). Binay said she is so far, satisfied with the President’s performance in his first year of leadership, considering he took...
To promote the development of critical thinking skills, civic engagement, and social responsibility among Filipino learners, an advocacy group pushes for the integration of civic education in all subjects. (Photo courtesy of PBEd) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), through its online...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is confident his administration would lead the groundbreaking of sites for about 1.2 million housing units before his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right) leads a groundbreaking ceremony for a housing...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Tuesday, April 11, vowed to finish the maintenance of 18 airports, including road sector and maritime projects by June, just before President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation (SONA). (Photo from the...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent the bill creating the country’s own Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which would institutionalize the government’s response to pandemics and other public health emergencies. In a statement on Thursday, March...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of instilling the value of reading especially among learners. (Photo from DepEd Philippines Facebook page) Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching Gina Gonong, during the 4th National Competition on Storybook Writing, highlighted the...
GENEVA, Switzerland - The United Nations said Wednesday that $5.6 billion was needed this year to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine and to the millions who have fled the war-ravaged country. Nearly a year after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, the need for aid was "enormous," with some...
Korean trot singer Young Tak (영탁) has impressive vocals and powerful stage presence every time he performs. Young Tak flew to Manila for his Asia Promo Tour arranged by Live Nation Philippines. On Feb. 7, he held a press conference at the Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams attended by Live...
Activities for the National Women’s Month are all planned and now scheduled, said the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) less than a month before the annual celebration begins. In the Philippines, National Women’s Month is celebrated annually in March to highlight women’s achievements and...
What makes a healthy nation? It is not enough that citizens are able to consume three meals a day, but they also have access to meals that are nutritious, utilizing ingredients grown by local farmers and sold at fair prices. A healthy nation is also one that is able to achieve nutrition security...
An Inchcape-operated Toyota dealership in Manchester, UK. Two top distributors unite The CATS Group of Companies, a distributor of luxury auto brands like Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, now has a new partner to move forward with. Inchcape Plc (“Inchcape”) the...
Three years after their first outing in Manila, K-pop group ITZY returned to the Philippines with a two-night concert that drew loud cheers from Filipino fans. ITZY held their “Checkmate: The 1st World Tour” in Manila on Jan. 14 and 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. ITZY at their press event at...
