Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported that its net income grew by 46 percent to P16.1 billion in the first nine months of 2021. In a statement, Metrobank said that earnings surged 131 percent to P4.4 billion in the third quarter of 2021, with proactive NPL management resulting in...
Pasig City and San Juan blasted their rivals to remain at the helm in the Northern Division of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third conference online tournament Wednesday. The Pasig City King Pirates, still on cloud nine from halting San Juan’s 13-game winning streak...
Various universities in Baguio declared academic break following students' calls for a break from online classes and academic requirements. (Photo courtesy of NUSP Cordillera) On Thursday, Nov. 4, the Benguet State University (BSU) declared a six-day academic break from Nov. 8 to 13 "to help in any...
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been chosen among other institutions for the 2021 Institutional Prize award of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), the university said on Wednesday, November 3. According to UP's website, the award recognizes...
Two employees of the Bureau of Customs were arrested in an entrapment operation after they were accused of extorting money from an importer in exchange for the release of a shipment. Based on the report, Zosimo E. Bello and Salvador V. Seletaria were reportedly demanding P300,000 from an importer....
The looming May 2022 national elections may have raised a few concerns for some citizens especially government employees like whether or not they can express publicly their support for a particular candidate as well as their limitations in doing so and the University of the Philippines (UP) -...
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....
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...
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...
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...
