The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have launched a major partnership to bring President Marcos’ “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” Rice-For-All (RFA) and “P20 Benteng Bigas Meron” (BBM) Na programs directly into public schools, ensuring teachers and school...
Thousands of teachers on Friday, November 28, halted regular classes to demand justice, decent pay, and systemic reforms in the Philippine education sector. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) led a nationwide sit-down strike, with 237 schools across 34 major cities and provinces in 14 regions...
The local automotive industry is optimistic that vehicle sales this year would hit the lofty target of 500,000 units, which would be an all-time high, even as over 100,000 units are still left unsold with just two months left. Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, November 28, said the record P85.4-billion allocation for 2026 basic education facilities will fast-track the construction of 24,000 new classrooms nationwide, aligning with President Marcos’ vision for modernized learning spaces and DepEd Secretary...
Just a month ago, Ayala’s mobility solutions group, ACMobility, and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced they would part ways by the end of this year. The two companies jointly announced the transition of their 35-year dealer operations, effective January 1, 2026. As a follow-up to that...
Almost always, the awarding of the Management Man of the Year, given by the influential group, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), is a blockbuster event. Yes Virginia, all roads seem to lead to the posh Shangri-La The Fort with most of the head honchos of the country’s top...
Go Digital Philippines (GDP), formerly known as Go Digital Pilipinas, has appointed technology and fintech lawyer Mark S. Gorriceta as its new chairman. Gorriceta is the chairman and managing partner of Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, and a leading adviser to several of the country’s top...
With just a month left in 2025, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to wrap up several major pending regulatory cases. In an interview, ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan listed unresolved matters concerning the grid, transmission, and energy storage systems (ESS). “The major...
Online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has expanded secure and convenient wallet-loading options for its players by forming a partnership with BTI Payment Philippines, which owns the Pay&Go self-service payment kiosks across the country. In a statement, Digiplus said the new payment...
In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural calamities in the Philippines, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has officially launched its Calamity Assistance Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to help Isuzu vehicle owners recover from the impacts of various natural...
Suzuki has achieved another major milestone as the all-new Fronx secures a coveted 5-star safety rating from the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) under its 2021–2025 assessment protocol. This top rating is a powerful validation of Suzuki’s commitment to delivering vehicles that not...
The pericardium heart relic of Saint Carlo Acutis will arrive in the Philippines on Thursday, Nov. 27, beginning an 18-day pilgrimage that will bring the first-class relic to more than 30 churches in 16 dioceses across Luzon, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced on...
