The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 5, highlighted a new decentralized strategy to address the country’s growing classroom shortage by empowering local government units (LGUs) to directly oversee school construction projects. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in an interview...
On Jan. 9, 2026, I stood before my son, Carl, and his bride, Toni, not merely as a father, but as a witness to the evolving landscape of the Filipino family. Carl—a man of melodies and sketches—was embarking on a journey far removed from the cold, linear precision of my math worksheets. I...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has set its sights on accelerating system-wide reforms and delivering on key program commitments by anchoring its 2026 strategic plans on the recommendations of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). During the National Planning Conference...
Japan is loaning the Philippines 21.6 billion yen or roughly P8.15 billion for the continued rehabilitation of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) to address what Tokyo said is a series of operational interruptions and other issues. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro...
Batanes is a coveted destination, mostly for managing to keep its natural beauty maintained. It has a quiet way of life, with its residents relying mostly on farming and fishing to make a living. This zen atmosphere has made the Northernmost point of the Philippines a favored destination to get...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday, Feb. 3, met with the acting director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Jing’s meeting with NBI’s officer-in-charge Angelito Magno came as Manila and Beijing double its efforts to fight criminal activities involving Chinese...
Toyota Motor Philippines closed 2025 with results that highlight its market leadership, a growing electrification mix, and the scale of its local manufacturing and supply footprint. At the same time, the company used its year-opening briefing to outline where it plans to take its lineup next. A...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Tuesday, Feb.3, he was told that the Senate presidency had been offered to Senator Loren Legarda by undisclosed members of the minority bloc. In an interview, Sotto said he learned of the alleged offer directly from Legarda herself just “the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 2, announced a major step toward improving procurement transparency by formalizing a partnership with Open Ownership. In a statement, DepEd said the collaboration aims to strengthen integrity and risk detection in public procurement,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 2, underscored the importance of learner participation in shaping education reforms as it moves toward a more future-ready and learner-centered system, with a focus on strengthening foundations in early education. During the International Day...
At 43, Angiellie Talavera Frias had a life many would call full—three children who brightened her days, a home under construction that promised future memories, and a stable career in government service. Anne, as she is known to family and friends, thrived on the rhythm of family routines. But in...
What better way to start National Arts Month than with a week-long celebration of the arts leading up to Art Fair Philippines 2026? Over the weekend, you might have already spotted a flurry of art installations popping up around Makati City. These are all part of the 10 Days of Art lead-up to the...
