MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that adopting a trimestral school calendar would help address long-standing inefficiencies in the country’s education system. In a statement, DepEd said the shift from four grading periods to a three-term academic calendar for public schools would help students learn better “by redesigning how time

      MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized what it described as one of the largest hauls of illegal vape products this year, valued at P1 billion, in Navotas City, reaffirming its commitment to curb the entry of unregistered products that may pose health risks. According to the BOC, authorities

MANILA, Philippines — Amid concerns over the implementation of a three-year school calendar, the Department of Education (DepEd) maintained that this shift is a “strategic move to improve the use of instructional time and address recurring classroom disruptions.” DepEd clarified on Tuesday that the planned transition, set to begin in School Year 2026-2027, aims to

MANILA, Philippines — If you entered a church for Mass on Sunday, March 22, you may have noticed the cross and other sacred images already veiled or covered in purple cloth. The tradition, which started in the ninth century, marks the beginning of Passiontide, or the last two weeks of the season of Lent. As

DSWD Starts Distribution of Fuel Subsidy for TNVS Drivers & Bus Operators in Metro Manila  The distribution of fuel subsidy for TNVS drivers and bus operators has started in Metro Manila to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices.  On Tuesday (March 24, 2026), the Department of Social Welfare and Development began distributing a cash subsidy worth P5,000 to transport network vehicle service drivers. ... Read more

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Vhong Navarro talked about the Kapamilya noontime show Host, comedian, and dancer Vhong Navarro revealed the kind of bond he and his co-hosts have on “It’s Showtime.” He rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the iconic all-male dance group Streetboys before transitioning into a successful solo career in acting and music, ... Read more

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Amid Pending Arrest Warrant in PH, Harry Roque Now Faced with Alleged Land-Grabbing Accusation HARRY ROQUE – The former presidential spokesman of ex-President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is accused by farmers of alleged land-grabbing. Roque remains out of the Philippines for more than a year now since he fled after the House of Representatives cited him ... Read more

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An American man who posted videos claiming he had been staying inside Suvarnabhumi Airport for more than ten days has drawn widespread attention online, after saying higher airfares linked to war left him unable to travel onward. In the videos shared on Instagram, he documented his routine at the airport. CH3 reported that he also …

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The suspects were wanted for a string of serious crimes.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a seven-year break, Mister and Miss Tourism Cebu returned on March 14 at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, gathering 28 candidates from 13 colleges and universities across Cebu. Organized by myEventology Co. in partnership with THEA-V, the pageant highlights excellence, confidence, and leadership among students in the tourism and hospitality