Two Filipino teams of math whizzes secured a collective haul of 59 medals at mathematics competitions held in Vietnam and Indonesia. (Photo from Mathematics Trainers' Guild Phils. Facebook Page) A Philippine team of 20 members, comprising math prodigies from diverse public and private schools...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, June 30 urged the government to strengthen the implementation of the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and the social protection program for adolescent mothers. Gatchalian made the call following the Commission on Population and Development’s...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said he is optimistic that the Free College Entrance Examinations Act would open up more opportunities for natural-born Filipino students gain access to higher education. Go believes Republic Act No. 12006 will cater more to economically disadvantaged yet...
Is there anything more Pinoy than tasting the quintessential street foods such as kwek-kwek, kikiam, and chicken balls? European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron made his choice as to what Pinoy street food appeals to his palette: it’s kwek-kwek, which are quail eggs wrapped in an...
The Philippine office of Israel's Ministry of Tourism has assured Filipinos that high-security standards are in place for Filipino travelers who want to experience the wonders of the Holy Land amid challenges that the country is facing today. Filipino Travel agents pose with Israel Ministry of...
President Marcos is bent on achieving the Philippines' goal for a modern and future-ready maritime industry. Filipino seafarers (Photo from the Maritime Industry Authority) Marcos made the reiteration in his message on Tuesday, June 25, for the celebration of Day of Seafarer. “Let me reiterate...
Flag of Kuwait (Unsplash) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo has praised the Kuwait government following its decision to lift the ban on the issuance of entry visas and worker visas to Filipinos. Salo, the erstwhile chairman of the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be providing free ride to all seafarers at the Light Rail Transit (LRT)-2 and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3 in celebration of the Day of the Filipino Seafarer on Tuesday, June 25. In a statement, the DOTr said the free ride will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m....
The living room, or as Marvin likes to call it, the display area (Photo by Paul Quiambao) The Philippines is filled with rich cultural heritage, and it’s no secret that some are keen to collect – and even decorate their homes with – amazing artworks made by artisans from all over the...
President Marcos has asked Filipinos to support the Filipino athletes who will be competing in the Paris Olympics that will start next month. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Marcos said this as he led the send-off ceremony for nine of the 15 athletes representing the...
​A female Filipino national was among those who died due to extreme heat in this year's hajj, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said Friday, June 21. DFA Undersecretary Jose Eduardo de Vega said the victim was based in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. She died of heatstroke in Mecca....
President Marcos has ordered Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to release additional funds to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the participation of Filipino athletes to the upcoming Olympics. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the send-off ceremony for Filipino athletes...
