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Where Young Minds Bloom: The Story of the MATUTO Program

On a quiet Saturday morning, a small group of children gathers in a modest community space, their laughter echoing through the room as volunteers prepare colorful learning materials. What might seem like a simple weekend activity is, in reality, a powerful movement rooted in hope, purpose, and the belief that every child deserves the chance […]

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IRIS: Translating Vision Into the Mastery of Cinema

Every film begins with a vision—an idea waiting to be seen, heard and remembered.  This year, PUP Junior Marketing Executives invites students to step beyond the screen and into the world where cinema meets strategy. Introducing IRIS: Translating Vision Into the Mastery of Cinema. A celebration of creativity and marketing brilliance told through the language […]

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UP ENDS FOUR-GAME SLIDE

University of the Philippines snapped a four-game slump with a 25-21, 25-15, 25-14 straight-sets demolition of a hapless University of the East in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. It was the Fighting Maroons’ first win since losing Casiey Dongallo to a season-ending ACL injury, which […]

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FEU OUTLASTS NU IN FIVE 

Far Eastern University avenged its first-round loss to National University with a gutsy 25-23, 25-23, 20-25, 21-25, 22-20 marathon win, earning a share of second place in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. Unlike their first-round defeat, where the Lady Bulldogs pulled off a thrilling reverse […]

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VILLAFUERTE THANKS PBBM, DIZON FOR HIGHWAY REHAB

Camarines Sur (CamSur) Governor LRay Villafuerte has thanked President Marcos and Secretary Vivencio Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for their “quick action” on their commitment to accelerate and expand the sure-enough rehabilitation of the dilapidated Andaya Highway, which is the almost 93-kilometer (km) stretch of the Pan-Philippine Highway or Maharlika […]

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SMC ROLLS OUT TOLL REBATES FOR PUVS, CARGO TRUCKS

SMC Infrastructure will provide toll rebates for select public utility vehicles and cargo trucks using the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and STAR Tollway starting March 23, following the government’s call to help ease the impact on the transport and logistics sectors of rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Eligible […]

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KEEP HOLY WEEK BREAK SAFE; KNOW HOW TO CALL 911

The Holy Week starts on March 22 and despite the prohibitive fuel price hike, families and groups are still expected to travel by land, sea or air. Whether the chosen destination is near or far, or even if one decides to stay at home, safety should continue to be the top priority. Summer travelers must […]

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SPEAKER DY BACKS RIGHT TO INFORMATION BILL

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III welcomed the approval by the House Committee on Public Information of the substitute bill on the proposed Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2026, saying the measure would empower citizens and strengthen the country’s fight against corruption. Dy said institutionalizing the people’s right to access information is a crucial […]

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MANILA CITY GOV’T RAFFLES OFF 100 HOUSING UNITS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the raffle of 100 housing units for qualified beneficiaries under the city’s in-city vertical housing program, describing the event as one of the most fulfilling moments in his decades-long public service. The draw of lots, conducted alongside Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, selected 100 beneficiaries out of 1,554 […]

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DA SECURES FERTILIZER SUPPLY AMID OIL PRICE HIKES

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to lock in fertilizer supplies from key global producers as oil-driven price spikes threaten farm output later this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Manila has opened talks with several countries, including China and Russia, to ensure steady deliveries of the critical farm input. Tiu Laurel […]