The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up measures to ensure learning continuity and safeguard the welfare of teachers and learners as schools nationwide resume classes for 2026, following the enactment of the 2026 national budget. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, January 6, raised Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 2 to Alert Level 3, signaling an increased likelihood of a hazardous eruption. In an advisory, Phivolcs said that since the volcano’s alert was elevated to...
Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) expects a new wave of real estate investment trust listings to reach the local market, driven by proposed regulatory changes and the shifting interest-rate environment. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to amend rules...
A group of education workers on Tuesday, January 6, strongly criticized the Marcos administration for vetoing P43.245 billion in the 2026 national budget, which was intended for new government employees and retirement benefits. In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that as of Tuesday, January 6, no low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored for tropical cyclone formation. In an advisory issued at 10 a.m., PAGASA said that “as of 8 a.m. today, no LPAs are being...
Under Article XIII, Section 9 of the 1987 Constitution, the State is mandated to make decent housing and basic services” available to underprivileged and homeless citizens at an affordable cost. However, the wanton increase in Real Property Taxes (RPT)—which have surged by as much as 2,300...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Jan. 5, called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws following a sharp rise in road crash injuries recorded during the recent holiday season. “Panawagan ng DOH ang mas mahigpit na implementasyon ng mga batas trapiko dahil sa mataas na kaso ng road...
As businesses scale and expand across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the need for faster and more efficient processes becomes crucial. Every new branch needs a fully operational team. Every warehouse requires workers on deck. Every gig worker or partner rider counts on payouts to arrive when...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 5, said it is set to roll out major reforms in 2026 after President Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion national budget, granting the agency a historic P1.015-trillion allocation—the largest education budget in recent years and the first to...
Domestic travel set new records during the Christmas long break, and local tourism supported communities while strengthening the economy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday, Jan. 5. Boracay Island led major destinations with 118,745 visitors from Dec. 15 to 28, 2025. Baguio City...
As the world races to protect 30% of its oceans by 2030, the Philippines hosted the Asia Regional Large-Scale Marine Protected Area (LSMPA) Workshop in Iloilo City. The Zoological Society of London - Philippines (ZSL), in partnership with the Blue Nature Alliance (Alliance) and regional...
Several weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the country this week, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains over the Visayas, parts of Luzon, and Mindanao starting Monday, January 5. In its latest weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
