The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 5, said it is set to roll out major reforms in 2026 after President Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion national budget, granting the agency a historic P1.015-trillion allocation—the largest education budget in recent years and the first to...
Domestic travel set new records during the Christmas long break, and local tourism supported communities while strengthening the economy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday, Jan. 5. Boracay Island led major destinations with 118,745 visitors from Dec. 15 to 28, 2025. Baguio City...
As the world races to protect 30% of its oceans by 2030, the Philippines hosted the Asia Regional Large-Scale Marine Protected Area (LSMPA) Workshop in Iloilo City. The Zoological Society of London - Philippines (ZSL), in partnership with the Blue Nature Alliance (Alliance) and regional...
Several weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the country this week, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains over the Visayas, parts of Luzon, and Mindanao starting Monday, January 5. In its latest weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, January 3, said that nearly 1,000 people reached out for help through its Mental Health Hotline over the recent holiday period, with relationship problems, anxiety, and depressive symptoms emerging as the most common reasons for seeking support. A total...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, January 3, said there is no low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but three prevailing weather systems will continue to affect the...
The Omoda and Jaecoo brands in the Philippines are just a small slice of their larger stable of vehicles and products offered in their home country. To give Filipinos a better idea of what these two brands have to offer, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines recently invited us to Wuhu, China to learn more...
The Innova’s shift from a plain multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) to an elegant people mover started silently some 10 years ago when more and more Filipinos began choosing it (over crossover and sedans) as a roomier and chauffeur-driven mobility option. Its (not-so-high) ground clearance made getting...
Multiple weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the Philippines on Friday, January 2, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and possible flooding and landslides. Based on the latest weather forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 31, said it has advanced key system reforms and work-ready pathways for learners nationwide—setting the stage for a stronger, more practical education system in 2026. Under the leadership of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency sought...
A solo bettor won the P19 million jackpot of Lotto 6/42 in the 9 p.m. draw on Tuesday, December 30, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced. The winning combination for Lotto 6/42 was 06-32-29-24-37-04, producing one jackpot winner who will take home P19,004,723.60. PCSO records...
The northeast monsoon (amihan) will continue to affect Northern and Central Luzon, while easterlies will influence the rest of the country from Wednesday to Friday, December 31 to January 2, bringing generally cloudy skies and scattered rains over several areas. Based on the weather outlook issued...
