Every May, the streets of the Philippines become a platform for beauty and devotion as Filipinos celebrate Flores de Mayo. Introduced by the Spaniards in the 1800s, the festival is celebrated throughout the month as a way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayers, flower offerings, and, one...
Teachers across public schools nationwide will officially begin their month-long summer break on April 1, as the Department of Education (DepEd) formally closed School Year (SY) 2025–2026 on Tuesday, March 31, with a strong message of gratitude and support for Filipino educators. In a statement,...
MG Philippines will run its 2026 Holy Week Motorist Assistance Program from April 2 to 5, with selected dealerships staying open and support points positioned for customers traveling during the long break. The program covers Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, when vehicle volume typically rises as...
Hyundai Motor Philippines will run its 2026 Holy Week Roadside Assistance Program on March 31, April 1, 2, and 5, placing service teams along key travel routes as motorists head out for the Lenten break. The program marks the fourth year of Hyundai’s Holy Week roadside support effort in the...
The thing about graphic tees is that they are pieces that communicate—quite literally. A shirt becomes a blank canvas for whatever design or statement one wants to share. Ever since their rise in the 1970s, these printed shirts have adapted to people’s changing lifestyles and moods, but what...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, March 31, announced that the Philippines has officially joined the Governance Committee of the School Meals Accelerator (SMA), marking a major step in strengthening the country’s school feeding programs and addressing learner nutrition. DepEd said...
As School Year (SY) 2025–2026 officially closed on Tuesday, March 31, the Department of Education (DepEd) paid tribute to Filipino teachers nationwide—highlighting student achievements and reaffirming its commitment to improving educational quality and inclusivity. In a statement, DepEd...
Investors’ risk-off sentiment amid rising oil prices continued to lift the United States (US) dollar, while the Philippine peso remained on the losing end, plummeting anew to a level approaching the ₱61-per-dollar mark. The peso fell to another record low against the US dollar for the third...
One reason recognizing women takes a whole month is that they have a lot on their plates and often juggle more than one project or task; hence, this story coming in at the clutch on the last day of March – Women’s month. But still, a story worth telling. Back in 2017, two best friends, Erika...
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) signaled its commitment to deepening economic ties between London and Manila during the UK-ASEAN Business Forum, as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to steer the regional bloc’s economic agenda amid escalating global geopolitical volatility....
DRIVING THOUGHTS It was good to meet the D-Max EV again last week at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Standing at the Isuzu booth in the cavernous hall of the Impact Challenge Exhibition Center, the D-Max EV confirmed the message of the hour – electrification is here in all...
Intellectual property (IP) filings in the Philippines reached a record high in 2025, signaling stronger innovation activity driven by growth in patents, utility models, and industrial designs, according to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). In a statement on Tuesday,...
