Malaysia-based AirAsia, one of Asia’s leading low-cost carriers, is expanding its fleet with 70 new aircraft to meet the demand of its global ambitions, enhancing the Philippines’ connectivity to new destinations while maintaining budget-friendly fares. AirAsia, a wholly owned subsidiary of...
Three decades after its creation, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is still falling short of its mandate to guide the nation’s higher education system, according to a recent report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which recommends a sweeping evaluation of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted significant improvements in early grade reading outcomes during its 2025 summer programs, attributing the gains to food support initiatives aligned with President Marcos’ push for stronger learning recovery and child nutrition. DepEd said the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that it has expanded the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) to 44,965 schools nationwide for School Year 2025–2026—a 50.6 percent increase from the 2022–2023 school year. This initiative aligns with President Marcos’ directive to integrate...
World Vision Philippines welcomed Matteo and Sarah Geronimo Guidicelli as its newest ambassadors, marking the beginning of a meaningful partnership focused on creating a lasting impact in the lives of Filipino children and their communities. As dedicated supporters of causes that uplift the...
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), which has emerged as a leading force in the pursuit of a smoke-free future, expects the Philippines to be among the pioneers in transitioning to smoke-free products. On the sidelines of Technovation: Smoke-free by Sampoerna,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 4 clarified that the Senate Impeachment Court’s recent pronouncements regarding the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte do not reflect the sentiments of all senator-judges. Hontiveros made the statement after Atty. Regie Tongol said that the impeachment...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and technical partner Central Philippine University (CPU) recently launched the Technical Guide on Food Product Packaging in the Philippines here. “We often think of packaging in terms of aesthetic or visuals. But in the food...
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there is a seven-seater Toyota with SUV-type ground clearance with a full complement of airbags (driver, front passenger, side, and curtain), blind-spot monitoring, and even rear cross-traffic alert at just a smidge over one million pesos (P1.071 million)....
The Philippines’ average power costs in June declined by 16 centavos, or 3.9 percent, to ₱3.86 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from ₱4.02 per kWh in the previous month, as demand dropped faster than the decrease in supply. According to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines,...
The Makati Central Business District (CBD) remains the top preferred office address by companies due to its central location, intermodal transport system, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, range of services, and both green and open spaces. Banking and finance companies, outsourcing firms, IT...
A young contestant captured hearts and went viral online after expressing his desire to be adopted by his idol, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, in the first two episodes of the debut season of “Idol Kids Philippines.” The lighthearted interaction with Gab, a soft-spoken...
