Armed with the simple, guiding principle: “Whatever decision we make, we should be able to eat and sleep well,” Hans T. Sy found the moral certainty to endure public fury over a construction project. For decades, the SM Group, founded by his late father, retail tycoon Henry Sy Sr., has been...
Thousands of teachers on Friday, November 28, halted regular classes to demand justice, decent pay, and systemic reforms in the Philippine education sector. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) led a nationwide sit-down strike, with 237 schools across 34 major cities and provinces in 14 regions...
BACOLOD CITY – The inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific (TMAP) 2025, hosted by the Philippines in this highly urbanized city, generated P46.5 million in total sales, attracting 75,000 visitors and 2,500 delegates from 25 countries. TMAP 2025 organizers announced on Thursday, Nov. 27, that the...
In the middle of corruption controversies within the government, local government units (LGUs) were urged to continue showing the people that they can rely on public servants. President Marcos made the call to LGUs on Wednesday, Nov. 26, during the Subaybayani Awards 2025 held at the Manila Hotel...
Marking a major shift toward a more equitable, accountable, and discrimination-free work environment for over one million teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has officially rolled out its new Inclusive Employment (IE) Policy. In a statement issued...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda on Tuesday, November 25, said he has no knowledge about the alleged P6.5-billion inserted into the agency’s budget this year. Aguda made the remark in an interview at the sidelines of the Senate’s plenary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned the public against a fake social media post falsely claiming that Christmas parties in schools have been canceled this year. In an advisory on November 23, DepEd clarified that it has not issued any announcement removing or prohibiting Christmas...
The European Higher Education Fair 2025 (EHEF) brings the ties between the Philippines and the regional bloc to new heights as it opens opportunities for Filipino students, researchers, and academicians to tap world-class European education facilities and programs, EU Ambassador to the Philippines...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) showcased the Philippines’ effort to turn local food traditions into global influence as it hosted the first-ever Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 at the Provincial Capitol Lagoon in Bacolod City on Wednesday, Nov. 19. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, Nov. 18, rejected former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered ₱100 billion in budget insertions and received a supposed ₱25-billion “commission” from the amount. During the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for long-term, structural reforms in basic education as regional officials from across the country gathered in Palawan for the nationwide Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting. In a statement issued Monday, November 17, DepEd said the...
More than 42,000 concerns from Filipino workers on workplace conditions and employment-related welfare were addressed through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Hotline 1349 in the third quarter of this year. DOLE said the surge in inquiries—from pay disputes to benefits and workplace...
