The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has announced the return of its college entrance exam for School Year (SY) 2024 to 2025. Photo credit to PUP As posted on its official website, the university said the application for PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) 2023 starts on Nov. 27. The...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) suggested that waste-to-energy initiatives can help achieve the goals of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for 2023 to 2028. At the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) forum, ECCP Renewable Energy and Energy...
The Philippines now needs to bolster its external defense, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 67th founding anniversary Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) on Monday, Nov. 6, Marcos exhorted the Department of National Defense...
Following the peaceful conduct of the Baranggay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now gearing up for an upcoming special poll in Negros Oriental in December to fill up the post vacated by expelled representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. Lt....
Alfamart, the Super Minimart chain of the SM Group, is looking at tapping solar energy for some of its 1,590 stores nationwide following the recent installation of solar panels in its distribution center in Silang, Cavite. In a statement, the firm said this initiative aims to lessen the reliance of...
As testament to its continuous pursuit of sound and responsible corporate governance, Etiqa Philippines, the country’s foremost advocate of insurtech with a strong ASEAN footprint, was recently recognized at the Golden Arrow Awards 2023. It is an annual event that celebrates outstanding...
It’s a week of financial relief on consumers’ pockets as prices at the gasoline stations will be on rollback, based on the pricing adjustment advisories of the oil companies. The industry players announced that the price of diesel will have a relatively hefty cutback of P1.10 per liter; while...
MANILA/SAN FRANCISCO – The government of the United States is optimistic on the signing of a historic ‘123 Agreement’ on nuclear power with the Philippine government that could help Filipino investors gain access not just to cutting-edge nuclear power technologies – including those of the...
MANILA/SAN FRANCISCO – Reinvigorating tourism influx as well as tighter cooperation in the aviation industry had just been pulled off by the governments of the Philippines and the United States with the recent launch of United Airlines’ direct flight to San Francisco, California, which is...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. / Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel (File photo) There is no need for a loyalty check among the troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as they remain committed to their duty to protect the Filipino people and secure the nation despite...
Untitled (Dwelling) by Poklong Anading In an era marked by the pervasive influence of screens and digital encounters, our perception of art has undergone a dramatic shift, further aggravated by the pandemic. Online exhibitions, the promotion of art on social media, and the virtual acquisition of...
AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad (Photo: Trinidad) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Japan's provision of P235.50 million in grant which will enable the military to acquire coastal radars. The arrangement for the grant, to be provided through the Official...
