Several parts of the Philippines will continue to experience rainy and cloudy conditions as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), the northeast monsoon (amihan), and prevailing easterlies affect different regions, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. In its...
World Vision Philippines welcomed food content creator Abi Marquez, also known as the “Lumpia Queen,” as its newest ambassador through a meaningful visit to one of World Vision’s areas in Manila, where she spent time with children during a Kiddie Kitchen session. The activity introduced...
A teachers’ group on Wednesday, December 17, lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) for initiating meaningful reforms but emphasized that lasting improvements must be matched by real investments in teachers’ welfare. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, acknowledged...
Vision screening is now mandatory for kindergarten learners nationwide as the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 17, rolled out its new National Vision Screening Program (NVSP)—a preventive health initiative aimed at detecting eye problems early and preventing them from...
Bulbophyllum placochilum J.J. Verm., a rare orchid species once believed to be extinct and previously known only from Borneo, has now been confirmed to occur in the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of its known geographic range. In a recently published study, researchers documented...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize West Philippine Sea education in the basic education curriculum to counter the spread of disinformation regarding the country’s territorial rights and maritime domain. In filing Senate Bill No. 1424, or the proposed...
Four weather systems are currently affecting the country, bringing widespread rains to many parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, December 17. Weather specialist Loriedin De la Cruz-Galicia...
The growth of e-commerce in the Philippines has reshaped the transport and logistics sector. As online retail expands, demand for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and skilled drivers continues to rise. Logistic fleets now face tighter turnaround times and heavier delivery volumes, underscoring the...
More Grade 5 learners in the Philippines are reaching higher proficiency levels in mathematics and reading, and schools are becoming safer environments, according to the latest Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 2024 results released by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Tuesday, December 16, welcomed the historic livestreaming of the bicameral budget deliberations, saying the move marks a significant step toward greater transparency and public participation in the national budget process. In a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 16, called on the public to continue donating blood during the holiday season, warning that the annual “lean months” often lead to fewer donors even as hospitals maintain a steady demand for blood for emergencies and medical treatments. In a...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, December 16, that at least three weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the country this week, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and possible flooding or landslides in...
