The Department of Education (DepEd) has released new guidelines on the payment of overtime services for public school teachers, ensuring they are fairly compensated for work rendered beyond their regular schedules. The policy was formally announced by Education Secretary Sonny Angara during the...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Monday, September 8, that it has fulfilled its promise of faster claims processing under its newly launched Guaranteed Access to Medicines and Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program, releasing its first payment ahead of the 15-day...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has launched a ₱510-million corporate social responsibility (CSR) program designed to strategically allocate resources and promote access to quality education in both the basic and tertiary levels, a top official said. DBP President and Chief...
Warning that graft continues to weaken institutions and harm the poor, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Monday, September 8, denounced widespread corruption in the country and called for stronger accountability measures in government. In a statement, the national...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has expanded its presence in Metro Manila with the opening of a new 2S dealership in Marikina City. Operated by Diamond Motor Corporation (DMC), this facility focuses on providing Parts and Service operations, giving Mitsubishi owners in the area...
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Philippines tonight, Sept. 7 to 8, with the Moon expected to glow a deep red for one hour, 22 minutes, and 54 seconds, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The eclipse will begin at 11:27...
The pilgrim relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the teen who will soon become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, is scheduled to visit the Philippines from Nov. 28 to Dec. 15, church organizers announced. The relic, a piece of Blessed Carlo’s pericardium (the membrane surrounding the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially phased out Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and introduced a new, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) policy for Filipino students. The announcement was made by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara following President Marcos’...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday, September 6, said hunger among Filipino families has fallen to its lowest level in years, attributing the drop to its Walang Gutom Program (WGP). Citing the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, Assistant Secretary Baldr...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, September 6, said the total number of leptospirosis cases in the country has reached 4,859 since the rainy season began in June. The figure covers the period from June 8, a week after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Tropical Depression Lannie has slightly intensified as it exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday, September 6, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 10 a.m., the weather bureau said TD Lannie’s center...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially announced the schedule and activities for the 2025 National Teachers’ Month (NTM), National Teachers’ Day (NTD), and World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebrations, in coordination with the National Teachers’ Day Coordinating Council (NTDCC) and...
