Despite tougher competition and the entry of more than 550 new universities, over 30 Philippine universities earned spots in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026 — marking one of the country’s strongest performances yet in the prestigious regional list. The...
Amid scrutiny of flood control projects over alleged irregularities, the Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025, ranking as the world’s most disaster-prone nation due to high risks from floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes. “The Philippines is once again at the top of...
Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are emerging as global frontrunners, with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) proudly unveiling the universities from their respective areas that have earned spots in the esteemed 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). On their...
In a determined move to future-proof Philippine education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 15, said it is fast-tracking reforms and digital innovations aligned with President Marcos’ development agenda. DepEd, in a statement, reaffirmed its commitment to building a...
The Philippines climbed one spot in this year’s edition of the World Competitiveness Ranking by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD), on the back of strong economic performance, while still being among the worst performers in the Asia-Pacific region. The...
Philippine universities are facing an uphill battle on the global academic stage, according to the newly released Philippines University Rankings 2025 by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), published on Monday, June 2. Despite the inclusion of two institutions—University of the...
The Philippines has maintained its position at 52nd place out of 67 economies in the 2024 World Competitiveness report, mirroring its ranking from the previous year. Positioned 13th among Asia-Pacific nations and 5th among ASEAN countries, the Philippines has shown resilience in the midst of...
While more Philippine universities were included in the recent world rankings, President Marcos expressed disappointment over the non-ranking of any Philippine university in the top 100 Asia University Rankings. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) The results, he said, calls...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Feb. 21, warned local chief executives not to hire public school teachers based on favors and patronage, where one gets hired based on political and family ties. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the 2023 General Assembly of the...
United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's much-anticipated meeting with President-elect Bongbong Marcos will take place later today, Thursday, June 9. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (left) and President-elect Bongbong Marcos (Wikipedia, MANILA BULLETIN) This was...
Malacañang has welcomed the country's improvement in the Covid-19 Recovery Index reported by Tokyo-based business publication, Nikkei. "The country’s improved performance, described as “the best” by the Tokyo-based business publication, reaffirms the effective recalibration of strategies of...
Despite falling several places in the ranking, Malacañang pointed out that the Philippines is not red-tagged in Reporters Without Borders's (RSF's) 2022 world press freedom index. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (Malacañang photo) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar made this...
