The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was urged by the faculty of the University of the Philippines (UP) to stop “misrepresentation of academic freedom.” CONTEND The Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND) on Wednesday, Nov. 3, denounced CHED for defending the...
A total of 15 universities in the country was listed among the best higher education institutions (HEI) in Asia in the 2022 university rankings of global higher education think-tank Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). An additional university made the cut this year, compared to last year's turnout of 14....
Officials from the Philippines and Indonesia recently met to gear up for the delimitation of continental shelf boundary between the two countries, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, Nov. 2. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Maritime and Oceans Affairs Maria Angela A. Ponce...
Solar Philippines is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) of the shares of wholly owned subsidiary Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC) worth up to P1.3 billion. In a statement, the firm said SPNEC is developing a 500 MW solar project in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija. Solar Philippines...
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra serenades kids dressed in space-themed costumes Last Sunday, in time for Halloween, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presented “Tricks and Musical Treats: A PPO Family Concert.” Aimed at children and families watching online, the objective of...
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) reported a 26 percent improvement in net income to P10.7 billion for the first nine months of the year on account of a 9 percent increase in revenues. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its net interest income increased 3...
The Prolife Philippines Foundation will hold a caravan on Dec. 8 in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Photo from Prolife FB The Lakbayan Para sa Buhay, Pamilya at Birheng Maria will visit several churches in different dioceses starting with a celebration of the Eucharist at the...
After getting approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is now offering the Master of Arts in Education major in Teaching in Challenged Areas (MAED-TCA). Photo from Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Facebook page...
The Philippine manufacturing sector last month recorded the strongest expansion in seven-months despite substantial production delays due to raw material shortages and poor transportation conditions, according to the latest IHS Markit data. The IHS Markit reported on Tuesday, Nov. 2, that the...
Fruits and veggies are, without a doubt, beneficial to the body. Despite having known this for a long time, the Philippines is one of the countries with low levels of fruit and vegetable intake per capita in Southeast Asia. Filipinos consume an average of 343 grams of fruits and vegetables...
Officials of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman condemned the removal of allegedly subversive books and documents from some state university libraries. UP Diliman (Photo from up.edu.ph) In a statement, the Office of the Chancellor Executive Staff said the removal "goes against the...
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said the country’s law enforcers deserve congratulations and support for the major headway against terrorism over the weekend. Lacson, chairman of the Senate National Defense and Security committee, said the law enforcers dealt major blows to the Dawlah Islamiyah (DI) on...
