POLITICS

YAMSUAN BATS FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECKUPS 

Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan is pushing for the swift passage of his proposed measure which aims to provide free annual medical checkups for every Filipino to save them from costly out-of-pocket medical expenses in the future. Detecting and treating serious health conditions in their early stages through annual medical checkups will…

ARAGONES JOINS BIÑAN CITY’S TRIPLE CELEBRATION

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones joined the triple celebration in Biñan City with local officials. The program opened with the introduction of Mayor Gel Alonte alongside Aragones, Vice Governor JM Carait, Congressman Arman Dimaguila, Vice Mayor Dada Reyes, Provincial Administrator Atty. Nathalie Velasquez, Board Members Bong Bejasa, Bokal Jigcy Pecaña, and the City Councilors of Biñan.…

ABANTE LAUDS SENATE’S OK OF GERIATRIC CENTER BILL

House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the proposed Philippine Geriatric Center Act, stressing that the measure builds on earlier action by the House of Representatives, which passed its version of the bill on third and final reading in December 2025. The…

CAYETANO TO GOV’T: CLARIFY K-12 IMPLEMENTATION

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano intensified his call for the government to clarify its education targets, demanding a decisive choice on the full implementation and funding of the K to 12 program. Speaking on the National Education and Workforce Development Plan 2026-2035 (Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8) which includes the recommendations of the Second…

GOVERNMENT

DA EXPANDS ‘BENTENG BIGAS’ PROGRAM IN PAMPANGA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!”, the flagship food security program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in Pampanga as the government moves to keep rice affordable while strengthening farm-to-market infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led the rollout alongside Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda, former President and now Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,…

MMDA PARTNERS WITH GLOBE FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Globe Telecom, Inc. formally turned over their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) recently, marking a renewed commitment to disaster preparedness and response in Metro Manila.  The agreement, effective until October 14, 2027, reinforces their shared commitment to disaster preparedness and response in Metro Manila. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…

FEDEX THANKS BOC FOR FAST CARGO MOVEMENT

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has received a letter of appreciation from FedEx, recognizing the Bureau’s timely action that helped speed up the movement of cargo and, in turn, get parcels and everyday goods to people faster through Clark International Airport.In a letter addressed to BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, FedEx Philippines Managing Director Maribeth Espinosa…

DA OPENS 2 FARM FACILITIES IN ORIENTAL MINDORO

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. brought the Department of Agriculture’s farm-to-market push to the ground, leading the launch of two major projects in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro —initiatives designed to lift farm incomes, cut post-harvest losses, and strengthen food security in one of the country’s key food-producing provinces. At the center is the Oriental Mindoro…

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

WHEN BUDGETING STARTS TO FEEL LIKE PUNISHMENT

Many people approach budgeting with good intentions. They download apps, write down expenses, follow categories, and promise themselves to stick to the plan. On paper, everything looks organized. But emotionally, something else is happening. Instead of feeling in control, they feel restricted.Instead of feeling empowered, they feel guilty. They follow the budget, but every unplanned…

BEFORE YOU COUNT THE NUMBERS, UNDERSTAND THE WHY

We talk about money a lot in the Philippines. We talk about salaries and prices, investments and hustles, side gigs and survival strategies. Money is everywhere in our conversations—at the dinner table, in group chats, in quiet late-night calculations. But there is one conversation we rarely have: How we actually experience money. And that, I…

PUP JME Walks the Way with PRICEWISE—An Academic Event Strengthening Marketplace Literacy to Redefine Value

The PUP Junior Marketing Executives (PUP JME) successfully wrapped up PRICEWISE: Sustaining Market Uniformity, Creating Timeless Value last December 20, 2025 from 1 PM – 4PM, at the PUP Bulwagang Balagtas, delivering an insightful, interactive, and community-building event dedicated to elevating marketplace literacy through Everyday Low Pricing (EDLP). With an auditorium filled with students, faculty…

WHEN UNDERSTANDING COMES FIRST, COUNTING BECOMES EASIER

What better way to start the year than to kick off a plan towards stability, peace of mind, and pressure-free financial goals? In the Philippines, conversations about money are common. But understanding it is not. Despite working hard and earning more over time, only a small portion of adults truly grasp the fundamentals of personal…

TRAVEL & TOURS

PEACEFUL ESCAPES AND QUIET PLACES TO REFLECT THIS HOLY WEEK

Every Holy Week, there is a quiet pull toward stillness—a desire to step away from the noise of everyday life and enter a space of reflection. This sacred season offers more than tradition; it extends an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and turn inward. In a world that constantly demands attention and motion, Holy Week…

FAITH ON THE ROAD: A HOLY WEEK PILGRIMAGE

Filipinos hold the Holy Week close to their hearts. It’s not just an observance but a way of professing one’s faith and devotion. One particular tradition that is truly cherished is Visita Iglesia, or the visiting of seven churches to pray and reflect. Each Holy Thursday, families and friends travel across cities, with some even…

NEW IN TOWN: PASIG RIVER ESPLANADE PHASE 3 NOW OPEN!

Looking for a fresh spot to explore this weekend? Good news—Phase 3 of the Pasig River Esplanade is officially open! Now you can stroll along the 600-meter West Showcase Area, linking the newly improved Plaza Mexico, Maestranza Esplanade, and the beautifully restored Fort Santiago Riverwalk (a scenic 305 meters of pure charm). Plus, it’s all…

UP FOR A FUN RIDE WITHIN THE METRO? HOP IN!

Metro Manila is chaotic and can sometimes become stressful to explore—thanks to the heavy traffic, unpredictable weather, and the occasional detour.  But for those who can brave these challenges, or perhaps, are already immune to them, the metro can offer an experience that will make any trip worthwhile.  Brimming with culture, and food, and a…

FOOD, HEALTH & FITNESS

MANMAN SAI-GON’S LANTERN IN THE CITY’S BUSTLE

Looking for the best Vietnamese Egg Coffee in the Metro? ManMan, we might know where. Viet Nam’s culture has been embedded in the Philippines for decades, as the country became a refuge for many Vietnamese people during the Viet Nam War. From sharing knowledge of crop production to passing down culinary traditions, the two nations…

DRIVE UP YOUR FITNESS GOALS WHILE BEING ONE WITH NATURE

Crowded, noisy, and sometimes utterly chaotic. While most of the people living in the city are already used to these things, there will always be a time when one would simply wish for a free and green space. Perhaps this is why many Filipinos enjoy doing errands or activities in wide and clear spaces, not…

A DRIVE BACK HOME: DISCOVER VINTA MODERN CARINDERIA

When you hear the word “Vinta”, we automatically picture the colorful sails of Mindanao traditional boats. The distinct craftsmanship and movement of every boat serve as an homage to regional culture. At the heart of Quezon City, adjacent to one of the country’s food districts, Tomas Morato, a new restaurant carries the very essence of…

GET READY! MAGINHAWA SUMMER FEST 2025 THIS SATURDAY

This is your sign to answer the call and treat yourself to that long-awaited food crawl along one of the most beloved food districts in the metro. There’s no better time to visit the bustling street than this Saturday as the Maginhawa Food Community takes over the iconic Maginhawa Street in Quezon City on May…

FASHION & BEAUTY

MISS BINGOPLUS LUCKY BATS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ED

Fil-Canadian Jasmine Paguio finished as runner-up in the recently concluded Miss Philippines Earth beauty-with-a-cause pageant, but for the BingoPlus community of players, game developers, employees, partner brands, institutions, and beneficiaries, she is their queen. The 23-year-old actress and model who grew up in Canada but returned to the Philippines to seek an acting and pageantry…

FILA, STARBUCKS PARTNER FOR A LIMITED-EDITION LINE

Two classic and iconic brands are partnering to give back to their customers who have remained loyal despite the challenges of the pandemic in the past two years. For a limited run, FILA and Starbucks will give free fashionable and functional items inspired by their iconic hues and logos. The results represent FILA’s red, blue…

Mr. and Ms. JPIA continues legacy

To continue the legacy of Mr. and Ms. JPIA, PUP JPIA Manila announced its search of the event for this year on their Facebook page on November 16, 2021. The event is open to all bonafide students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa branch, which is also a PUP Junior Philippine Institute…

DRESS TO IMPRESS: CHOOSING A SUIT

Suits are timeless clothes. It’s stylish and classy, and can be worn during important events or activities such as for business, formal gatherings, or even casual daily wear if you feel like looking dapper. But good suits aren’t always easy on the wallet. This is why it’s important to choose the right one for you.…

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

UP TAPS FABIO MENTA TO LEAD WVT IN SEASON 88

A brand new energy can be felt in the University of the Philippines, with seasoned tactician Fabio Menta taking over coaching the Women’s Volleyball Team (WVT) that had just been injected with talented transferees and a promising foreign student-athlete. Still with the support of sponsor Frank Lao and his Strong Group Athletics (SGA), the 64-year-old…

DLSU RECLAIMS UAAP CROWN

De La Salle University climbed back to the top of the UAAP mountain, winning the collegiate men’s basketball championship and ultimately winning a trilogy of finals matchups against the University of the Philippines. The Green Archers and Fighting Maroons had faced off in the last three UAAP finals—La Salle took Season 86, UP exacted revenge…

UP FORCES GAME 3 VS DLSU

Gerry Abadiano made sure this would not be his final game for the University of the Philippines. Abadiano took charge in the clutch as UP fought back to even the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Finals series with a 66-63 escape over De La Salle University on Sunday, witnessed by 22,412 fans at the SM…

DLSU EDGES UP IN FINALS OPENER

Jacob Cortez is built for moments like the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Finals. Cold off the bench, Cortez drilled the differential three-pointer as De La Salle University shrugged off Harold Alarcon’s 34 points to outlast the University of the Philippines, 74-70, in Game 1 of the UAAP men’s basketball Finals trilogy, which lived up…

ARTS & CULTURE

AVENOIR - So The Story Goes...

An hour before the exhibit came to an end, someone approached one exhibitor and told them, “I want to know why of all the concepts, you choose to base your designs on the Filipino tribes?” It sounded simple, but not everyone would understand the tales of these chairs that lie beneath its designs.  And what…

UNFILTERED, UNAFRAID: EUGENIA APOSTOL

In a world where content is consumed in seconds and stories vanish in 24 hours, there was once a woman who used words not just to inform, but to ignite revolutions. Eugenia “Eggie” Apostol, a name you might not often hear in TikTok explainers or Instagram carousels, is one of the most powerful figures in…

GET READY! MAGINHAWA SUMMER FEST 2025 THIS SATURDAY

This is your sign to answer the call and treat yourself to that long-awaited food crawl along one of the most beloved food districts in the metro. There’s no better time to visit the bustling street than this Saturday as the Maginhawa Food Community takes over the iconic Maginhawa Street in Quezon City on May…

FILIPINO CORE: A COLLECTION OF FUNNY MOMENTS IN PINOY TV

Much has been said about the Pinoy TV experience. We can’t help it, we are a passionate nation and we take things to heart when it comes to our viewing habits. If we weren’t, Princess Punzalan who played Selena Montecillo in Mula sa Puso wouldn’t have to take all the Much that has been said…

HOBBIES & ADVOCACIES

Tatag: Reimagining Local Industries

The Industrial Engineering Expo (IEx), the annual convention organized by the UP Industrial Engineering Club, returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on advocating for and strengthening local industries. Guided by the theme “Tatag: Reimagining Local Industries,” IEx 2026 positions itself as a platform where students, professionals, and communities come together to rethink how industries…

AVENOIR - So The Story Goes...

An hour before the exhibit came to an end, someone approached one exhibitor and told them, “I want to know why of all the concepts, you choose to base your designs on the Filipino tribes?” It sounded simple, but not everyone would understand the tales of these chairs that lie beneath its designs.  And what…

DLSU For the Kids 2026 - Haraya: A Festival of Dreams

Celebrating the 37th anniversary of For the Kids (FTK), one of the university’s largest institutional social engagements, De La Salle University’s Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), with its student volunteer arm Lasallian Outreach and Volunteer Effort (COSCA-LOVE), continues its longstanding dedication to inclusivity. After 8 long months of preparation, DLSU-For the Kids 2026…

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Tatag: Reimagining Local Industries

The Industrial Engineering Expo (IEx), the annual convention organized by the UP Industrial Engineering Club, returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on advocating for and strengthening local industries. Guided by the theme “Tatag: Reimagining Local Industries,” IEx 2026 positions itself as a platform where students, professionals, and communities come together to rethink how industries…

UNIFIED 911 SYSTEM GETS DISPATCH UPGRADE

True to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state-of-the-art tools. Called the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD), the system consists of…

DAVAO TO HOST ANGEL INVESTING 101 AND INVESTORS MIXER AT STARTUP WEEK 2025

Davao City, Philippines — Mindanao’s growing startup ecosystem takes the investment spotlight at Davao Startup Week 2025 with the Angel Investing 101 Workshop x Davao Investors Mixer, happening on September 26, 2025 at the Pinnacle Hotel & Suites, Davao City. With the theme Backing Builders in the South, the program is designed to lower barriers…

NGA 911 PH EXPANDS SERVICES IN MORONG, MAMBAJAO

Residents and visitors of Morong town in Rizal and the municipality of Mambajao in Camiguin Island can now make emergency calls to their 911 command centers using their preferred messaging apps. NGA 911 Philippines, provider of next generation, advanced emergency communication systems in the country, has activated its secure, omnichannel platform called NEXiS Message in…