The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, October 6, honored the service, dedication, and invaluable contributions of Filipino educators during the National Teachers’ Day (NTD) 2025 celebration. The event, which also served as the culminating activity for this year’s World Teachers’ Day...
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the importance of cooperation between China and the Philippines as they face “common challenges” and work to improve the welfare of their citizens. The official delivered a video message during the 76th Founding Anniversary of the People’s Republic of...
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 Philippines showcased its rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit during its National Day celebration at Expo 2025 Osaka, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) leading efforts to elevate the country’s global profile through a vibrant display of tradition and modernity. DOT Secretary...
Malacañang has wished former president Rodrigo Duterte good health and good fortune because these were what he needed as he celebrated his 80th birthday under the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, March 28. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! — Communications Undersecretary Claire...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Jan. 1, recorded 141 new cases of firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total to 340. As of 2 a.m. on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City has recorded around 20 cases of fireworks-related injuries. (Santi San...
Amid the challenges of the past year, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 90 percent of Filipinos remain optimistic about the coming year — a figure that, while still high, represented the lowest level of New Year hopefulness recorded in 15 years. A vendor along Tabora Street in...
Less than a week before the New Year celebration, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 26 new cases of firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total to 69. In downtown Davao City, sidewalk vendors showcase a variety of blow horns. With a 23-year ban on firecrackers in place, locals now rely...
A Night of Lights When: Dec. 28, 29, 30, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025; 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. Where: Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City Feel the magic of the holiday season at Alabang Town Center’s A Night of Lights. This last weekend of December, the shopping lifestyle center is going all out with...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Dec. 20, that it has deployed nearly 40,000 police personnel nationwide to ensure public safety this Christmas season. PNP spokesperson Police Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said the cops were tasked to secure bus terminals, ports, places of worship,...
Spreading Christmas joy to the less fortunate among us is always a great idea; as there’s nothing as rewarding as the smiling faces and exclamations of happy surprise that beam back. For 26 years now, the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI) have been conducting their ‘Christmas in November’...
Hoping to make this Christmas the best one yet? SM Supermalls’ pre-holiday checklist will help ensure that you get just that! Here's your ultimate Christmas checklist for a magical holiday experience. Go Christmas gift shopping ’Tis the season of giving! Start your holiday shopping at...