Looking for an entertaining and informative way to discover the beauty of Siargao Island? Look no further! The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has developed a mobile application named "Siargao Flora & Fauna Puzzle." Photo from DOST...
In what seemed to be a refreshing development in the tension-filled South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has successfully conducted a "flawless" resupply mission for troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre outpost at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, February 2 insisted that discussions about People’s Initiative (PI) as a means to amend the 1987 Constitution is premature and inappropriate, especially if so many anomalies are linked to it. “Huwag nating pilitin ang isang pekeng PI para sa...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed concern about the so-called "People's Initiative" to amend the 1987 Constitution, describing it as "deceptive" and in "bad taste." (Photo credit to Roy Lagarde/CBCP) In a press conference on Friday, Feb. 2, CBCP warned that this...
(Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for Philippine tourism, surpassing the target international visitor arrivals and reaching the five-million mark before year-end. Under the leadership of the Department of Tourism, the country earned numerous accolades...
ILOILO CITY – The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) warned of power instability in Panay Island less than a month after the prolonged New Year power blackout. The NGCP announced on Thursday, February 1, that it may resort to manual loading dropping. “This is to preserve the...
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is once again offering 24 courses this year that are free, self-paced, and open to everyone, emphasizing its commitment to “borderless education.” The courses cover various categories, including ODeL teacher accreditation, child...
Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu, DFA Usec. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Most. Rev. Charles John Brown Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu and spouse Fergus Murphy hosted one of the largest national day celebrations Manila has witnessed. The deep connections and camaraderie...
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is once again providing 24 free online courses that can be completed at one's convenience. The university emphasized its commitment to "borderless education," offering courses that are "free, self-paced, and open to everyone." UPOU...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez (Screenshot from live stream, House of Representatives’ Facebook page) What changed? Such is the question of House Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-Jay" Suarez to the incumbent Senators...
Via its partnership with the National Engineering Center of the University of the Philippines (UP-NEC), the National Electrification Administration (NEA) will fortify the competencies of the electric cooperatives (ECs) on matters relating to operational planning as well as in managing financial...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
