For students who struggled to keep pace in class, this summer provides a second chance—giving learners an opportunity to catch up and move ahead. The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to roll out expanded summer remediation programs from May 6 to June 3, aimed at helping learners recover...
As a tropical country, the Philippines is without a doubt one of the top places to be during summertime. Not only are its destinations rich in natural beauty, but they are also home to a variety of crafts, food, and styles that reflect Filipinos’ stories. Kultura brings all that under one roof....
“Swimming, ano tara?” echoed along the long lines of young swimmers gathered by midmorning on a scorching Saturday, April 11, outside the Dapitan Sports Complex swimming pool in Sampaloc, Manila. The facility -- one of six public swimming pools in the city now open free of charge -- drew both...
CAMP MARCELO A. ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 has launched the summer safety campaign dubbed Ligtas SumVac 2026 to ensure public safety in the Cagayan Valley region from March 29 to May 31. PRO-2 Director Police Brig. Gen. Antonio P. Marallag Jr. said the annual...
Teachers across public schools nationwide will officially begin their month-long summer break on April 1, as the Department of Education (DepEd) formally closed School Year (SY) 2025–2026 on Tuesday, March 31, with a strong message of gratitude and support for Filipino educators. In a statement,...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) mobilized over 1,000 personnel to secure the summer vacation in Negros Island from March 29 to May 31. They were augmented by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard...
The Police Regional Office-1 is on full alert starting Sunday, March 29, for the Holy Week and summer vacation in the Ilocos region. Police Brig. Gen. Dindo R. Reyes, PRO-1 director, said at least 2,500 police personnel have been deployed to key areas such as churches, transportation hubs, and...
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club has canceled this year’s Lucky Summer Visitor’s program during Holy Week to mourn the death of a member in Itogon, Benguet this week. The LSV is a traditional event of the media community, supported by local government units and...
GENEVA (AP) — Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women 's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday, March 25, which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games....
Residents of Manila can now enjoy free access to several public swimming pools across the city this summer, following a directive from Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso. The initiative aims to provide safe and clean recreational spaces for families, especially during the hot season, without...
As families and friends are probably thinking of summer escapades, the Philippine National Police (PNP) advised them to take precautionary measures to avoid drowning incidents after an increase in fatalities during the April-May period last year. Not only that, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – About 8,400 personnel will be deployed by the Police Regional Office 4-A for Ligtas Summer Vacation (Sumvac) 2026 in the Calabarzon region. Police Brig. Gen Hansel Marantan, PRO 4-A director, said they will be complemented by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),...
