The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 19, said it is accelerating the rollout of prefabricated classrooms as a fast and practical solution to ease congestion and address the country’s persistent classroom shortage. At Mariveles National High School–Alasasin Annex in Bataan,...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Fifteen candidates representing eight branches of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) will compete in the Miss Tobacco Philippines 2026 pageant on Friday, March 20. The event is one of the highlights of the month-long 2026 Tobacco Festival that coincides with the...
In a world where gender roles and traditions can limit opportunities, nurturing confidence and self-worth in young girls is more important than ever. Empowered girls grow into women who face challenges with resilience, stand up for their rights, and inspire others along the way. World Vision...
We carefully plan our vacations, business trips, and even weekend getaways. Yet, who knows when we will take that “inevitable journey” of no return? If we don’t know when it will happen, how do we plan for it? A recent experience shared by my good friend Veronica “Onnie” Lorenzana (of...
Suzuki Philippines has launched a new owner-focused digital campaign for the Fronx, inviting customers to share stories and photos showing how the crossover fits into their daily lives. Called “My Fronx, My Scene,” the campaign is open to Suzuki Fronx owners in the Philippines aged 18 and...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with ChildFund Philippines, provided emergency cash-for-work support to 200 Zamboanga del Norte residents while integrating livelihood assistance with child protection and climate resilience programs. The initiative is implemented under...
For many Filipino children, the school day shapes not only what they learn but also what they eat, as canteen offerings and constant exposure to online food marketing steer students toward choices that are convenient, affordable, and appealing—but often unhealthy. This growing reality is now at...
Aiming to improve learner health and expand access to basic healthcare services, particularly in underserved and remote communities, the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), has expanded the government’s Yaman ng Kalusugan...
With fuel prices climbing again, a question comes to mind—one that many drivers are likely asking as well: Can switching to electric or hybrid vehicles really change the way we move, and the impact we leave behind? For many, mobility is simply part of daily life. We drive to work, bring children...
Nissan Philippines announces the appointment of Yoshinori Kanazawa as its president, effective April 1, 2026. He will report to the President of Nissan ASEAN and Thailand and will be based in Manila. Kanazawa currently serves as Managing Director of the Nissan Importers Business Unit (NIBU),...
With fuel prices as high as they are, it seems rather timely that Toyota Motor Philippines has now made available the two of the new models that they teased earlier in the year. These two are the new RAV4 HEV and Urban Cruiser EV. Urban Cruiser The Urban Cruiser is Toyota’s smallest pure EV for...
A bill that is seen to address the impact of rising global oil prices inches closer to being felt by Filipinos after the Senate approved it on third and final reading on Tuesday, March 17. Voting 17-0-0, the Upper Chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1982 or An Act Authorizing the President to Suspend...
