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2,600 BULACAN SCHOLARS GET FINANCIAL AID

A total of 2,646 Bulakenyo high school and college students from across the province received scholarship grants during the Provincial Government of Bulacan’s “Tulong Pang-Edukasyon para sa Bulakenyo” General Assembly in partnership with the Landbank of the Philippines at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos. Tertiary students from private institutions received P3,500, […]

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STATE-RUN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO RISE IN EASTERN SAMAR

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a new state-run college of medicine at Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City, a move expected to strengthen medical education and healthcare services in Eastern Visayas. House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said the planned ESSU College […]

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BOC PORTS LAUDED FOR SURPASSING REVENUE TARGETS

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno commended several collection districts for exceeding their revenue targets from January to April 2026, reflecting the Bureau’s sustained commitment to revenue generation, trade facilitation, and operational efficiency in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen government revenue collection and support the country’s economic growth and development […]

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TIU LAUREL EYES BETTER Q2 AGRI SECTOR OUTPUT

Philippine agriculture sector, with improving rice output and steady gains in livestock and poultry expected to offset a weak first-quarter performance, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said, even as emerging risks cloud the outlook later this year. “We are seeing encouraging signs on the ground, with rice production likely recovering in the second quarter […]

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PRC JOINS WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joined the global celebration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, marking 79 years of nonstop commitment to helping communities worldwide alongside the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent National […]

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GATCHALIAN: ‘GINHAWA’ TO EASE SMALL BIZ TAX BURDEN

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing to ease the tax burden on micro businesses through the GINHAWA measure amid continuing economic uncertainty brought about by the Middle East tensions and high oil prices.  “Kapag pinagaan natin ang buwis ng maliliit na negosyo, mas mapapalago nila ang kanilang kabuhayan at masisiguro ang tuloy-tuloy nilang kita at trabaho […]

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PANGILINAN: USE COCO LEVY FUND TO HELP FARMERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan raised concern over the continued underutilization of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund, saying billions of pesos meant to help coconut farmers remain unused while many continue to earn only around P200 a day. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform hearing on the coco […]

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BONG GO BACKS STUDENT-ATHLETES AT PRISAA

Senator Bong Go underscored the importance of school-based and grassroots sports in shaping young Filipinos, saying competitions such as the National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Games help student-athletes develop discipline, confidence, teamwork, and a stronger sense of purpose. The message was delivered during the opening ceremony of the National PRISAA Games Negros 2026.  The […]

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SquEEEze: The National Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Competition and Convention returns for its 28th iteration.

SquEEEze is a series of competitions organized to showcase the skills and knowledge of students in Science, Mathematics, and EEE concepts. It is an event that aims to unite aspiring young minds throughout the country for the advancement of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by conducting a national-level quiz contest, addressing and rectifying key issues through […]

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PICE-MUSC A.Y. 2025-2026 15TH DON TOMAS MAPÚA: NATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING QUIZ SHOW 

Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning!  Fasten your faith, sprinkle your pixie dust, and prepare to take flight as the world of civil engineering once again rises above the clouds. Neverland calls, and only the boldest minds will soar.  The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Mapúa University Student Chapter proudly […]