Why Philippines’ 2025 PISA preparation is flawed
When Secretary Sonny Angara assumed leadership of the Department of Education (DepEd) in July 2024, he made it clear that he wanted to improve the Philippines’ Programme for International Student...
View ArticleBe The Good: Will the Philippines finally get a good active transport system?
MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos government is embarking on an exciting initiative this year, 2025: formulating an Active Transport Strategic Master Plan (ATSMP). ATSMP intends to “create a...
View ArticleDepEd grants teachers 30-day ‘uninterrupted, flexible’ vacation
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 7, that it is granting teachers a 30-day “uninterrupted” and “flexible” vacation. Teachers can schedule their break...
View ArticleNew era might: Celtics add to single-season 3-point record in 34-point rout...
Seven Celtics scored in double figures, and Boston shot a blistering 24-of-52 from 3-point range to cruise to its 11th win in the last 12 games, 124-90 against the visiting Washington Wizards on...
View ArticleDOCUMENTARY: Zaldy Co, his empire, and the 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines – Construction firm Sunwest remains a top government contractor despite the many controversies it has faced in the past. Examining various government documents, Rappler reporters...
View ArticleMusk’s DOGE using AI to snoop on US federal workers, sources say
Trump administration officials have told some US government employees that Elon Musk’s DOGE team of technologists is using artificial intelligence to surveil at least one federal agency’s...
View ArticleTom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio came to CinemaCon, but what’s the most exciting...
LAS VEGAS, USA – Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ana de Armas, Glen Powell, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and many more stars appeared on the CinemaCon 2025 stage. But what was the...
View ArticleLIST: 2025 candidates who have made public sexist remarks
In the 2025 elections, there is zero tolerance for sexists. In Filipino, bawal ang bastos. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) made this clear by passing Resolution No. 11116, which makes any form...
View ArticleI switched to the vivo V50 for one week
Two things stood out to me as I switched from my regular phone to the vivo V50 for the week. First, my week using the vivo V50 was filled with oohs and aahs as people wondered what this chic-looking...
View ArticlePH Navy welcomes new South Korea-made corvette
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Tuesday, April 8, welcomed the arrival of its newest warship, a 118.4-meter long vessel that will later be commissioned as the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06)....
View ArticleWorld No. 73 Alex Eala shoots for success in French Open – mentor Rafa...
MANILA, Philippines – From the historic hardcourts of Miami, worldwide overnight tennis sensation Alex Eala now zones in on writing more exciting chapters in her bustling professional career with her...
View ArticleCongresswoman Roman to Mocha Uson: ‘Gender should not be used as a gimmick’
MANILA, Philippines – House committee on women and gender equality chairperson Geraldine Roman has called out Manila councilor bet Mocha Uson for resorting to a campaign jingle that objectifies women....
View ArticleIn shadow of a scam farm, dismissed Porac mayor confident of election sweep
PAMPANGA, Philippines – The roads of Porac, Pampanga are peppered with green tarpaulins, from small to large ones, bearing the name of an apparent crowd favorite, Jaime “Jing” V. Capil, seeking a...
View ArticleDiocese of Calbayog: Pieta Park was a ‘public urinal, dumpsite’ before...
CEBU, Philippines – The Diocese of Calbayog said in a statement on Monday, April 7, that Bishop Isabelo Abarquez consented to the development of the Pieta Park in Catbalogan City. Residents called out...
View ArticleJoin Pitik Bulag’s community chat with editorial cartoonists on April 11
Cartooning career over na ba after your last-ever preskon? Think again! Alamin kung paano mo pa mapapalawak ang iyong talento sa editorial cartooning nang higit pa sa mga campus journalism...
View ArticleComelec slaps Davao de Oro bet with order over lewd remarks
MANILA, Philippines – The Task Force SAFE of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday, April 8, called out another candidate for making sexist remarks during his campaign in Davao de Oro. In a...
View ArticleGrandmaster Hans Niemann, once accused of cheating, gone AWOL in Paris chess...
PARIS, France – Hans Niemann, the chess grandmaster at the heart of an alleged cheating scandal, has yet to provide an explanation on his late withdrawal from the Freestyle Grand Slam in Paris....
View ArticleChef Choi Hyun-seok brings his ‘Culinary Class Wars’ dishes to Manila —...
MANILA, Philippines – Chef Choi Hyun-seok was in Manila — and yes, this time, he brought the garlic. Fans of Culinary Class Wars will know exactly what that means. Chef Choi, known for his vibrant...
View ArticleAteneo out of women’s volleyball title race for 3rd straight year; FEU boosts...
MANILA, Philippines – For the third straight season, the Ateneo Blue Eagles crashed out of the UAAP women’s volleyball title picture as the contending FEU Lady Tamaraws rolled to a four-set win,...
View ArticleDennis Padilla draws flak for posts following daughter Claudia Barretto’s...
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Dennis Padilla faced backlash from Filipino social media users for the posts he made online following his daughter Claudia Barretto’s wedding. Padilla attended Claudia’s...
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