The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday, December 31, a five percent increase in cases of stroke, heart attack, and asthma nationwide by the end of 2025, based on its latest disease surveillance data. From December 21 to 4:59 a.m. on December 31, the DOH recorded a total of 288 cases...
The year 2025 placed the Philippine defense and security sector under sustained pressure. The threats came from multiple directions on land, at sea, in the air, in cyberspace, and in the corridors of power. This prompted the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to defend territory, guard...
TACLOBAN CITY — Filipino contemporary artist Dante Enage has been officially selected to participate in the 10th Beijing International Art Biennale (BIAB 2025) in China following a rigorous three-jury review process. He will join an elite group of global artists showcasing their work at the...
As 2025 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year defined not by sweeping rhetoric, but by steady reforms, quiet heroism, and a renewed national commitment to strengthening basic education—anchored on teachers, learners, and long-overdue system improvements. Marking...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, December 24 refuted reports alleging he and other senators requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for projects under the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP). “I categorically deny claims that I was among those who requested the...
Aboitiz Economic Estates continues to set the benchmark for industrial development in Southeast Asia, earning the title of Best Industrial Developer at the 2025 Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards. This distinction is further reinforced by TARI Estate’s recognition as Southeast Asia’s Best...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Tuesday, Dec. 23, that senators who were elected in the May midterm polls can 't be among those who had budget insertions in the 2025 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The insertion allegations were made by...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Saturday, December 20, that it has begun releasing year-end incentives for approximately one million employees nationwide, following the directive of President Marcos. The release covers teachers, non-teaching personnel, and contract-based workers....
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday, December 18, announced the new licensed teachers who passed the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET). Based on PRC data, a total of 79,696 new teachers passed the September and November 2025 LET....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 17, announced that it has promoted 16,000 public school teachers under its Expanded Career Progression (ECP) Program, with another 41,000 poised for advancement marking a major milestone in recognizing and rewarding educators’ service...
In observance of this year’s Human Rights Day, marking the 77th anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Caritas Philippines and the Episcopal Commission on Social Action – Justice and Peace reaffirmed their commitment to promoting and defending the human dignity of...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, December 12, said that although no low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), several weather systems continue to affect the country, bringing...
