Josephine "Banig" Roberto once made Filipinos proud with her remarkable singing talent, earning applause around the world. Now, it is her son who is capturing global attention. Filipino-Taiwanese child actor Jordan Roberto Chien, the son of the "International Star Search" champion, has been winning...
If there is one word that best describes Dolly De Leon 's journey from the local stage to Hollywood, it is "insane." The actress herself said so. "That 's the only way to describe it," she laughed. "I mean, I never thought this would actually happen. It was something I never imagined."...
Award-winning Filipino actress Dolly de Leon has joined the cast of Netflix 's live-action series "Avatar: The Last Airbender," making her debut in the second season as twin sisters Lo and Li. De Leon first appeared in the season premiere, portraying the trusted advisers and firebending...
The cutting of trees affected by the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) Project was undertaken only as a “last resort” after mitigation and conservation measures had already been considered, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday, May 28. In DENR’s...
A group of teachers has urged lawmakers to prioritize education over infrastructure projects, particularly flood control programs, as Congress deliberates on the 2026 national budget. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), during the September 8 hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education,...
Nickelodeon just teased the first look of its upcoming series, "Avatar: Seven Havens." The series is a sequel to previous entries, "The Legend of Korra" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Its announcement comes in time for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved animated show. Based...
The Department of Education (DepEd) called for enhanced collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and local government units (LGUs) to construct more access roads to public schools, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). In a statement,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 8, announced that it is scaling up the Healthy Learning Institutions (HLI) program to transform public schools into health-promoting campuses nationwide. From remote mountain barangays to crowded urban classrooms, over 1,500 public schools have...
President Marcos has met the cast, director, and producers of the upcoming international film "The Last Resort" which was set in the Philippines. Marcos met the film 's cast and crew during their courtesy call at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, May 21. The cast and crew were led by the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed President Marcos' commitment to advancing school digitalization, emphasizing efforts to integrate technology in classrooms and enhance digital learning nationwide. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement issued on March 11, DepEd...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 27, reaffirmed its commitment to improving learning conditions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, aiming to bridge educational gaps through increased resources, infrastructure support, and targeted programs. DepEd Secretary...
To bridge the educational divide and promote equal opportunities for all learners across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Feb. 6, its partnership with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to bring electricity to remote and last-mile schools. (File...
