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Many Filipinos know how to give even when they have very little. We share food before checking if there’s enough left for us.We send money home while postponing our own needs.We help family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends almost automatically. Giving often feels natural. Receiving is where things become complicated. When Kindness Feels Heavy A compliment […]
Sandy Daza and cousin Pat-P Daza’s long-running NET25 Lutong Daza cooking show has steadily simmered through the years with useful food content, and always presented with the signature wit and wisdom of main host Sandy. Not only does the program feature the Daza family’s unique takes on home cooking staples. It has also featured several […]
Members of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to fast-track the review and approval of Qualification Standards (QS) for School Counselor Associates (SCAs), warning that continued delays are preventing the hiring of mental health personnel authorized under the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso launched “YorMilk 2.0: Kaagapay ng Batang Maynila sa Paglaki” at Dr. Alejandro Albert Elementary School in Sampaloc, expanding the city government’s milk feeding program from over 21,000 beneficiaries in its first run to 60,000 students. Domagoso said the program is a direct response to the country’s malnutrition and […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tapped respected OPM industry partners in selecting its official hymn as part of the Bureau’s upcoming 122nd Anniversary Celebration in August, while also opening discussions on possible future collaboration to help promote tax education through music and creative engagement.Ogie Alcasid met with members of the BIR Executive Committee, led […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to preserve the iconic Ifugao Rice Terraces as mounting climate pressures, aging infrastructure, and changing farm economics threaten one of the country’s most important agricultural heritage landscapes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. visited Banaue to assess the condition of the rice terraces, inspect critical agricultural infrastructure, […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launches its newest domestic tourism campaign, “Discover More to Love,” recently in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, to encourage Filipinos in exploring the country’s hidden gems and emerging local destinations. Through more than 3,000 travel deals across hotels, tour operators, airlines, and travel-related industries nationwide, the Discover More to Love program […]
A private education voucher bill based largely on Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal and Taguig City’s education voucher model is up for Senate ratification on July 28, 2026. The proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act seeks to institutionalize a government-funded voucher program that may be used by qualified K to 12 learners to […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan pushed for a rethinking of how the country can achieve national food security and inclusive economic growth, calling for strengthened support for small-scale farmers and fishers to help them achieve their “full potential”. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform pointed out the government’s role in nurturing […]
Senator Bong Go personally visited vendors and members of the Muslim community in Lupon, Davao Oriental, emphasizing that government services should reach every Filipino fairly, regardless of livelihood, background, or faith. Joined by Board Member Don Montojo, Lupon Vice Mayor Atty. Chrence Go, and Mati City Councilors Alexander Alcantara and Jimboy Dayanghirang, Go distributed various […]