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The Philippines marked its eight consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives. The country likewise secured five other major wins, including Asia’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 for the ninth time and Asia’s Leading Island Destination 2026 for […]
Rice may be a staple on the Filipino table, but earning a place among the world’s finest grains is no small feat. After all, being a national obsession does not automatically make rice world-class. At the 2026 International World Rice Conference in Makati City, the Philippines took home bronze, proving that local rice can hold […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) successfully launched the first batch of the Sports Law Seminar at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center in Makati City. The seminar was graced by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, who warmly welcomed the guests and participants. “We believe at the Games and Amusements Board that after […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education, advancing initiatives that strengthen learner support and create more flexible pathways across education, skills training, and employment. During the Fourth Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee (JETMC4) Meeting in […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding market opportunities for farmers and fisherfolk through the 3rd KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) Expo on October 8–10 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Organized by the DA’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), the three-day expo gathers 60 exhibitors, including farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs), agri-entrepreneurs, […]
Authorities intercepted ₱496.413 million worth of shabu weighing 73.002 kilograms hidden inside industrial machinery from Guadalajara, Mexico, following the drug operation led by the Bureau of Customs–Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), preventing a major shipment of illegal drugs from entering the country. The shipment arrived in […]
Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT) Commissioner Mark Espinosa made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera to personally inform him of the league’s readiness for the upcoming MPPT Invitational 2026. Espinosa expressed his gratitude to the Chairman and the entire GAB for their continued support of the league, its […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) have introduced a new learning toolkit to promote early career exploration among children in Kindergarten through Grade 3. The turnover of the Career Development for Children (CD4C) toolkit marks a major shift toward […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that school buildings reaching 50 years of age will undergo detailed, condition-based assessments to safely extend their serviceability through targeted repairs before any decisions on replacement are made. Addressing reports citing Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) data, which estimate that 51,222 classrooms will hit the 50-year mark […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has rolled out the Enhanced Accounts Receivable Management System (eARMS) nationwide, a new digital platform designed to improve tracking and management of delinquent tax accounts, ensure more accurate records of outstanding tax liabilities, and support more efficient revenue collection. The rollout took effect on September 21, 2026, pursuant to […]