In a bold step to improve educational outcomes in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, June 3, announced that the paperwork required of public school teachers will be reduced by 57 percent through a sweeping policy reform. “This move is a declaration that meaningful...
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...
LAOAG CITY – It was a poetic ending for the 2025 Palarong Pambansa after a week of grueling competitions under the scorching sun across Ilocos Norte, with the National Capital Region flexing its might once again and taking home its 18th consecutive overall title in the annual grassroots...
Krishnah Gravidez (Instagram) The Philippines will have to wait another year for a chance to win the Miss World crown. This is after Krishnah Gravidez of the Philippines finished in the Top 8 of the Miss World 2025 pageant in India on May 31. Krishnah and Miss Thailand were narrowed down to two...
Miss World Philippines 2025 Krishnah Gravidez (Instagram) The quest for Krishnah Gravidez of the Philippines to win Miss World 2025 continued as she entered the Top 20 of the prestigious pageant at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on May 31. The complete list of Top 20...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has called on its engineers and officials to adopt innovative solutions and fast-track project implementation in support of the Marcos administration’s infrastructure program under the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan...
Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country on Saturday, May 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA highlighted the impact of a frontal...
Raising concerns over compensation and transparency, a teachers’ group on Friday, May 30, sought clarification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding the additional P1,000 honoraria promised to those who served during the May 12 elections. “Maraming nagtatanong kung nasaan na...
Amid growing concerns over declining literacy rates and post-pandemic learning recovery, education advocates on Friday, May 30, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to expand its reading intervention programs to better support struggling and transitioning readers across all grade levels....
Over 220 participants joined this year’s Philippine Hospitality on Sustainable Tourism (Philhost) event to discuss issues in hospitality and tourism such as circular economy, operational efficiency, design innovation, and the economic impact of sustainability, among other topics. Under the theme...
Most Filipino voters believe that key national issues will improve following the May 2025 elections, based on the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from May 2 to 6. The survey, commissioned by Stratbase Group, shows strong public optimism in areas such as healthcare accessibility, food...
Improving access to education, supporting agricultural development, and strengthening the healthcare system are the top issues that Filipinos believe should be prioritized by both the Senate and the House of Representatives after the 2025 elections, based on a commissioned survey conducted by...
