MANILA, Philippines — Spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City to bring essential medical services directly to learners, teachers and the school community. The initiative, a joint project of the Philippine
Read More »PNP urges public to take caution vs scams amid fuel subsidy rollout
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to take caution against scams amid the rollout of fuel subsidies. In a statement on Wednesday, the law enforcement agency said it had deployed personnel to assist national government agencies and local government units in distributing the cash aid; and to secure the rollout
Read More »Luistro: Impeach proceedings should proceed even if VP Duterte resigns
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Sara Duterte should continue even if she resigns from office, according to Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, who stressed that the process must still determine whether the country’s second-highest official should face the penalty of perpetual disqualification from holding public office. Luistro, who chairs the House committee on justice,
Read More »Senate ethics panel to review 9 complaints
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate committee on ethics and privileges will soon review a total of nine ethics complaints, including a case against past and present senators, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Wednesday. Ejercito, who heads the panel, told the media that he and his colleagues shall begin the case review after their rules have
Read More »Dy: Student support bills solidify Marcos legacy as education president
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is steadily establishing his legacy as an “education president,” Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III said, as the House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading two measures expanding government support for Filipino students. Dy said the passage of the bills signals commitment of Congress
Read More »Working Student Loses Phone in Vehicle, Finder Demands P5,000 for Return
Working Student Expresses Frustration After Losing Phone in Vehicle During Commute A working student is seeking help after losing his cellphone during a commute, but the finder demands P5,000 for return. The student, identified as Jerome Sumagka, was on his way to school when he accidentally left his phone inside a multicab. He only realized it was ... Read more
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Read More »Kim Atienza Talks About Helping Other People With Mental Health Issues
Kim Atienza found a new purpose in life Kapuso TV host Kim Atienza talked about helping other people who struggles from mental health issues. Kuya Kim and his family went through a tough time last year. He lost his youngest daughter, Emman Atienza, in a tragic death. Emman had been very vocal about her mental ... Read more
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Read More »Thai aviation industry costs rise as AAT seeks government relief
The Airline Association of Thailand (AAT) has met executives from six member airlines to discuss rising cost pressures on the Thai aviation industry, as it prepares to ask the government for urgent relief measures. The AAT said it recently convened a meeting with top management from its member airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia …
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Read More »Comelec: Marcoleta didn’t commit poll offense over campaign contribution disclosure
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ruled that Senator Rodante Marcoleta did not commit any election offense regarding his campaign contribution disclosure. This came after the en banc, during its session on Wednesday, adopted the recommendation of the poll body’s Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) to terminate the investigation “as there
Read More »NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder clinch playoff berth
LOS ANGELES, United States — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs with a 113-108 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander was backed with 20 points and 12 rebounds from Chet Holmgren while Ajay Mitchell’s 16
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