More areas shift to alternative learning modes amid extreme heat
MANILA – More areas have resorted to alternative learning modes (ADM) due to sweltering temperatures, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday. As of 9 a.m., suspension of face-to-face classes from…
NU Lady Bulldogs close in on semis berth
MANILA – Bella Belen delivered an awesome performance Wednesday in National University’s 25-14, 25-14, 25-12 victory over the University of the East in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP)…
Senate bill seeks to propel competitiveness of corn industry
MANILA – Senate Bill (SB) 2625 will seek to propel the competitiveness and expansion of the corn industry in the country, a crucial supplementary measure aligned with the objectives of the…
La Niña to prolong drought; 13 to 16 typhoons to hit PH in Q4
MANILA – The likelihood of La Niña developing by the second half of 2024 will prolong the drought condition until August and delay the onset of the rainy season, Science and…
DOH expects more doses vs. pertussis, vaccine-preventable diseases
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting the arrival of additional doses of vaccines against vaccine-preventable diseases. In a statement Monday night, the DOH said around three million pentavalent…
PBBM lauds DHSUD’s ‘PLANADO’ Program
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has conveyed his “utmost support and appreciation” to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for its unwavering commitment to enhance land use…
PBBM says 8% economic growth target within his term ‘doable’
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that attaining the economic growth target of 8 percent during his term is within his administration’s reach. “Sure. Why not? You…
DBM: P91-B health emergency allowance released
MANILA – A total of PHP91 billion has been released so far for the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA) of all health workers since 2021, the Department of Budget…
GSIS-Maya partnership to simplify loan payments
MANILA – Borrowers of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will now have another option to pay for their loans as the state pension fund announced on Wednesday its partnership with…
180K passengers daily expected at NAIA during Holy Week break
MANILA – Airport authorities expect an influx of passengers this Holy Week, with about 180,000 travelers daily at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) alone. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Acting…