The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education approved in principle House Bill 1160 which seeks to ban the “no permit, no exam” policy in private higher education institutions (HEIs). During the hearing, Kabataan party-list Representative Raoul Manuel said his bill would ensure that “the Filipino youth who are suffering from the impact of the…

Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves announced the provincial government is set to build 143 socialized housing units for surrendered members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) on a government property in Basay town. Teves said they allocated P20 million this year for these facilities to be built by Kawayan Collective,…

The Senate of the Philippines unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating the Jesus Is Lord Church (JIL), which will celebrate its 44th founding anniversary on October 29. Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 230, authored and sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, was approved by all members at the plenary session and has expressed that they are made co-authors…

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was recognized as the top government agency during the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC’s) Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) 10th Year Anniversary Virtual Summit recently. ‘Contact Center ng Bayan’, since it was established in 2012, is among the complaint mechanisms being managed by the DPWH Stakeholders Relations Service.…

Acting on a directive from Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued an advisory against the requirements of certain agencies for migrant workers to wear full Personal Protective Equipment, or PPEs, while preparing to leave the country. She said the wearing of PPEs is not sanctioned by the department and…

The Department of Agriculture is ready to distribute needed assistance to farmers affected by Typhoon Karding, which destroyed properties and livelihood in various parts of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and Bicol Region. Aside from rice seeds, corn seeds, and vegetable planting products, DA will distribute necessary drugs and medicines to…

Got an innovative idea waiting to be heard? Pioneer 2022: ELEVATE proudly presents MIND THE PRODUCT, a business pitch competition. Mind the Product provides an opportunity to ignite the entrepreneurial skills of delegates in selling their innovative ideas to potential investors. The goal of the competition is to create a business pitch specifically targeted on…

Arriving this August 27 and 28! Pioneer 2022: ELEVATE is a 2-day webinar that aims to empower and inspire its audience! As the annual initiative of UP Business Management Society (UP BMS), Pioneer started way back in 2018 with Pioneer 2018: Gear up, start up, go! Followed by Pioneer Plus 2019, and because of the…

Imagine yourself taking a road trip. Along the way, while blasting off the stereo, alas! Your car breaks down as you try to hit the winding road leading up to your destination. To stand in the middle of the road with a broken-down car is, perhaps, one of every car owner’s nightmares. Like a scene…

My curiosity started when I was way younger. Back then, many of my relatives from Balabac (the southernmost part of Palawan), who often visited us in the city, would bring treats that looked anything but local. Like the extremely spicy Maggi Kari, Coco Jelly, and my favorite Apollo wafers. As a kid, I had little…

More than just a concrete structure, Baguio’s Hotel Ramiro is a place where one could bask in the sounds of nature while appreciating the surrounding greeneries. More than a lodging cabin, the warmth of their people will instantly make you feel the genuine care you never know you have been longing for. It is home…

Manila can sometimes become a little too loud and crowded. From the buzzing streets and towering skyscrapers, one can easily get lost in a surrounding so restive and brutal to those who only need time and space for some moments of stillness. But deep within the concrete jungle are green oases where nature, life, and…

You may now walk outdoors without a mask! The announcement of the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings provided the public’s adherence to minimum health protocols drew mixed reactions—and for good reasons. With the vaccination rate of the country at a little over 66%, many Filipinos have moved past vaccines. For them, boosters…

When the five-month-old son of Marissa Santos had recovered from measles, more commonly known as “tigdas,” Santos thought that that would be her son’s last encounter with the measles virus. Six years later, Santos’ son started to show symptoms of a rare and serious complication caused by measles—subacute sclerosing panencephalitis or SSPE. Santos says she…

Heroes need not be galaxies away to be legendary. Sometimes, they are in white coats with their stethoscopes saving lives one diagnosis at a time.  The journey of paving a career in medicine takes guts. May it be doing hours’ worth of rounds along the hospital halls or providing health service to the most far-flung…

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…

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…

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.…

When the pandemic started and going to coffee shops or co-working spaces was prohibited, we had no choice but to turn our homes into our studying or working space. This was a struggle for many of us who are accustomed to going out because we couldn’t focus on doing what we needed to do at…

When the writing direction taps on sincere emotions, you know that your viewing experience will be worthwhile. Extraordinary Attorney Woo is one of those TV series that breaks the stereotypes about neurodivergent people. At the same time, perhaps, reminding us all that if we pay close attention, our similarities outweigh our differences. Kdramas commonly follow…

Close to 2,000 elite runners, athletes in training, and running enthusiasts signed up for the Vermosa Green Run at Imus, Cavite last Sunday, July 3, heeding the call to rediscover the outdoors and support a cause. Vermosa Project Development Manager Moses “MJ” Aragones said a total of 1,800 runners laced up and welcomed the opportunity…

Nature never ceases to amaze us, even for things we consider worthless. Like fuel for a fire, “gatong” or “panggatong” is an often seen wood scrap that has less utility for people. But when one taps on their imagination and follows the weave of creativity, we can turn scraps into a masterpiece—beaming with usefulness and…

Did you know that law students are one of the reasons why companies that produce pens and markers for highlighting stay in business? Kidding aside, law schools help you understand human logic, assess real-life cases with logical clarity, and enhance your thinking and experience in the humanities and social sciences. But COVID-19 posed significant challenges…

Paano maninindigan sa gumuguhong pundasyon? Sining LABinsiyam (SiLAB) is a production house under the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Theater Arts Program started in May 2021 by student-artists from the Batch 119 practicing theater production. Following the success of their previous two online productions, Ang Red Dress Ni Makisig and Bago Dumilim Sa Labas,…

by Denise Hart Zembrano, Gela Venerable, and Naomi Serrano With faith, trust, and extraordinary magic dust—Benilde’s Freshman Orientation Program Presents INTERAKTIV 2022: Enchantment! De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde is in high spirits as it welcomes its Frosh, a new batch of Benildeans, like never before through a hybrid of face-to-face and virtual programs. The…

For 75 years, UNICEF has been at the forefront of protecting and promoting children’s rights and the rights of people of disempowered sectors in our society. They envision a world where children, regardless of race, religion, and gender, are aided to reach their full potential and live a dignified life free from inequity, inequality, violence,…

The Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sorority is the first, the largest, and the most acclaimed medical fraternity and sorority in the Philippines and in Asia. Guided by the Four Pillars — Brotherhood and Sisterhood, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service — both the Fraternity and the Sorority have produced more than 3,200 Brothers and Sisters from…

By Criscela Ysabelle Racelis For all individuals, tech-savvy or not, DLSU Technology Summit is back to expose its audience to cutting-edge technology that will shape our futures. Now on its 10th year, the event will feature ten informative talks: all free of charge. Two years into the pandemic, we have grown more reliant than ever…

Are you ready to read your destiny? The University of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology Scholars’ Association proudly presents the Scholars’ Breakout 2022: Release the Magic! With this year’s theme, “Release the Magic”, the story revolves around the scholars that were invited to be a part of UP Diliman Mahika, an association filled…

It’s Wednesday hump day! In two more days, you’ll finally have some rest from a week-long drag—whether at work or school. Speaking of Wednesday, did it ever cross your mind why we don’t spell it the way we pronounce it? The answer to this question is not as easy as 1 2 3. The English…