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MANILA - Rodrigo R. Duterte, the oldest to get elected as Philippine president and the first chief executive from Mindanao, turns 77 on Monday (March 28). Being the top leader of the country, he has faced the country's problems with his promise of "Tapang at Malasakit" or courage and empathy to the Filipino people. While it is Duterte's last to celebrate his birthday as the country's president, he would be remembered by his fellow Filipinos for his legacy. Let us take a loo...

The Pasig City local government relaunched on Tuesday, March 22, its Malusog na Batang Pasigueño (MBP) initiative to ensure that all its public school students will receive adequate nutrition especially amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and in preparation for the slow return of face-to-face classes

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, March 11, said that schools may adopt a “hybrid” setup when it comes to the end-of-school-year (EOSY) rites this School Year (SY) 2021-2022. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) “May mga lugar na papayagan natin na mag-physical graduation sila at may mga lug

Former national defense secretary and senatorial candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro has acknowledged that the government’s war on illegal drugs is extremely difficult, owing to the huge amounts of money at the disposal of drug lords.

Pacquiao bares 22-point agenda for presidency

BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – The city government has relaunched its local radio station, 87.9 Radyo Biñan, on Wednesday (Feb. 2), as part of its activities in celebration of Araw ng Biñan 2022. According to Radyo Biñan Station Manager Bryan Jason Borja, the relaunch aims to foster a sense of community whil

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go (File photo) MANILA - Senator Christopher "Bong" Go vowed to support and pursue measures that would strengthen the education sector and promote the best interest and welfare of students and teachers. Go pledged his support during the thanksgiving tribute organized by the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) for the authors of the Proprietary Educational Institutions Tax Act. On Thursday, Go virtual...

BARMM embarks on a historic drive to raise literacy and education among Muslim youths

THE United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over P2.2 million ($44,000) worth of distance learning equipment to support Cagayan de Oro City’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) e-Skwela Center. Included in the equipment donation last month were 50 desktop computers, webcams, headphones, wireless routers and other…

To close the skills and learning gaps in the country, a leader of the House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Department of Education (DepEd) to use the P559 million under Flexible Learning Options (FLO) to expand resources and dedicate teachers to the Alternative Learning System (ALS). House Committee on…