More Grade 5 learners in the Philippines are reaching higher proficiency levels in mathematics and reading, and schools are becoming safer environments, according to the latest Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 2024 results released by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Tuesday, December 16, welcomed the historic livestreaming of the bicameral budget deliberations, saying the move marks a significant step toward greater transparency and public participation in the national budget process. In a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 16, called on the public to continue donating blood during the holiday season, warning that the annual “lean months” often lead to fewer donors even as hospitals maintain a steady demand for blood for emergencies and medical treatments. In a...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, December 16, that at least three weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the country this week, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and possible flooding or landslides in...
I tend to agree with the Andy Williams song: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” While other people may not have nice things to say about the Christmas season, the point is that it is, indeed, the best time of the year. Top of mind among the things that make this season special is the...
After a successful coastal cleanup in Calatagan earlier this year, Brother International Philippines Corporation once again reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by participating in a Mangrove Tree Planting activity led by its affiliate company, Brother Industries (Philippines), Inc. Held on...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is reinforcing the Philippines’ reputation as a long-term “home-for-life” for retirees after the country was recognized as Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the 11th TripZilla Excellence Awards. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
Maharlika Investment Corp.’s (MIC) ₱19.7-billion acquisition play for a 20 percent stake in Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP), the holding gateway to transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), failed to close on the original schedule. This failure...
Many are already familiar with Honda motorcycles, but the Honda Big Bikes are a different animal entirely. This is the point Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), wanted to hammer home as it gathered riders, aspiring big bike owners, dealer customers, media, and moto vloggers for the Honda Big Bike...
Senator Imee Marcos on Saturday, Dec. 13 flagged the sharp increase in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) classroom construction budget, despite the agency’s rather lackluster 23 percent absorption rate. During Bicameral Conference Committee deliberations on the proposed 2026 national...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has asked the Senate to reconsider 2026 budget reductions, citing the need to apply updated construction cost data to ensure accurate project costing and proper execution. DPWH said the request focuses on securing authority to implement...
A stronger surge of the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” is expected to affect parts of the country in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, December 12, while ruling out the presence of any tropical cyclone...
