Most Filipino adults said their quality of life remained the same over the past year, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Sept. 24 to 30. The poll, which surveyed 1,800 adult Filipinos nationwide, showed 38 percent reporting no change in their quality of life, 32...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday, October 28, emphasized the need for long-term and systemic reforms in the country’s education sector as the agency appeared before the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) during a public hearing held at the...
Stressing that fixing the country’s teacher licensure system is a “matter of national survival,” the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) has once again urged the government to implement urgent reforms in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT). As part of...
Aiming to transform its role from a traditional “gatekeeper” of standards to a “gardener” that nurtures innovation, access, and quality across the tertiary education sector, a bill seeking to modernize the 30-year-old charter of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has been filed. In a...
Nearly half of adult Filipinos expect quality of life to improve in the next 12 months, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from June 25 to 29. In the survey results released on Friday, Sept. 12, 47 percent of respondents said they expect their quality of life to...
More adult Filipinos saw improvements in their quality of life over the past year, based on the results of the June 2025 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Sept. 2. The survey, conducted from June 25 to 29, found that 35 percent of respondents reported an improvement in their quality...
There’s nothing quite like strolling through a mall with breathtaking views, expansive arcades, and lush greenery. At SM Supermalls, shopping isn’t just about transactions—it’s about enjoying spaces designed for comfort, sustainability, and a healthier environment. More than ever, SM’s...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has called on all department heads of the city government to strengthen the dissemination of information on the free and quality services, particularly in the health sector, that many Pasigueños are not aware of. Sotto said this on Monday, June 16, following a viral...
Las Pinas City Mayor-elect April Aguilar led the signing of the pledge of commitment to quality education and to fully equip public schools to address the needs of learners and their teachers. Aguilar issued the commitment during the “Brigada Eskwela: Sama-sanm para sa Bayang Bumabasa” kick-off...
Former senator Sonny Angara has officially retained his position as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), as announced by the Palace on Tuesday, June 3. This decision signals a strong commitment from the Marcos administration to continue the ongoing education reforms under his...
After nearly seven years of service, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Prospero “Popoy” de Vera III has officially stepped down from his post, following the acceptance of his courtesy resignation by President Marcos. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, de Vera expressed...
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by Stratbase ADR Institute, revealed that most Filipinos feel their quality of life has remained unchanged over the past year. The survey, conducted from March 15 to 20, showed that 38 percent of Filipinos say their quality of life stayed the...
