DepEd calls on parents not to answer modules
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday called on parents not to answer the students’ worksheets and modules, but only to guide them in learning. In an online media forum …
Bataan nuclear plant still functional – PH nuclear research institute
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute said Sunday that the Bataan nuclear plant, which has never been used, was still functional. “Mali yung sinasabi ng iba na laspag. ‘Di pa nga ginagamit …
Life Is Strange – Learn How to Play
Growing up is just part of life, but what if you get a chance to play a video game where you get to re-do all of the difficult choices that …
Discover How to Play The Room: Old Sins
The Room is a mobile puzzle game series that is known for its creepy vibe. Its gloomy aesthetics ensure that players have an uneasy feeling while playing this game. While …
Suspension of ‘no beep card, no ride’ implementation urged
Various groups urged the government to suspend the no beep card’s implementation, no ride policy in Edsa busway, which started on October 1. “The government should be the one to …
DOTr looking at Bayanihan 2 budget to fund free Beep cards
The Department of Transportation is looking at a portion of the agency’s fund allocation under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 to fund the free Beep …
DepEd ready to open classes on October 5
The Department of Education (DepEd) is now ready for the scheduled opening of classes on Monday, October 3, according to Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio, Saturday. “Naniniwala kaming handa na kami,” …
PLDT, Smart secure 661 permits to build cell sites
Giant telco PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm, Smart Communications Inc., managed to secure 661 permits from local government units (LGUs) nationwide to fast track its cell cites building projects …
NFA insists Rice Tariffication Law beneficial to farmers
The National Food Authority (NFA) insisted that there is no need to review the Rice Tariffication Law and maintained the measure is beneficial to farmers despite the continuous decline in …
Globe granted over 700 permits to build cell sites
Various local government units granted Globe Telecom a total of 715 permits to build cell sites nationwide to improve its telecommunication and internet services. The Department of Information and Communications …
3 million more Filipinos to be jobless, experience poverty – World Bank
The World Bank sees three million more Filipinos would either be unemployed or experience poverty this year as the Philippines’ COVID-19 crisis continues. The bank, in a recent report entitled …
Illegal drug trade soars amid pandemic
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said the illegal drug trade increased as quarantine lockdowns continue in many parts of the country. PDEA) Chief Wilkins Villanueva said that since bars were closed …
Velasco questions Cayetano’s motive on 2021 national budget
Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco on Friday questioned the motive of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies on the proposed 2021 national budget, the two lawmakers’ controversial term sharing …
National ID registration begins October 12
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Friday the national ID registration would start on October 12. “The registration Step 1, to capture the 10 demographic information of the registrants, will …
13 MRT3 Dalian trains to be operational in 2022
An official from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Friday 13 more Dalian trains in the Philippines are expected to serve commuters for MRT3 operations in 2022. Transportation Undersecretary Timothy …
‘No Home Quarantine’ policy concerns healthcare professionals group
It is possible that those suspected of having coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will just hide their symptoms and will not be tested because of the no home quarantine policy, according …
Law requiring cyclists to wear helmets urged
A bicycle riding advocate called on lawmakers to pass a law requiring cyclists to wear helmets. This is amid an increase in the number of cyclists due to limited transportation …
Taguig offers free online tutorial services for students
Students in Taguig now have free online tutorial services to assist learners in the implementation of distance learning during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The “Tele-aral” program will provide 15 phone …
Gierran asked for PhilHealth execs’ courtesy resignation – Palace
Malacañang said Friday that PhilHealth chief and CEO Dante Gierran had asked the state insurer’s senior executives to file their courtesy resignations as part of the agency’s reorganization process. “Bagamat …
Woman shops P71k worth of items using stolen credit cards
According to a report by Mark Salazar in Unang Balita on Friday, a woman allegedly went shopping using stolen credit cards. The woman allegedly spent more than P71,000 using credit …
UP grad tops 2020 board exams for doctors
The Professional Regulation Commission announced Friday a graduate of medicine from the University of the Philippines Manila claimed the top spot in the 2020 board exams for doctors conducted in …
Commuters complain on expensive beep cards
Confusion, complaints, and long queues greeted the first day of “no beep card, no ride” policy implementation on the EDSA busway, or the mandatory use of Beep cards on EDSA …
Tech experts warn against using social media for online learning
Technology experts and officials from the Department of Education (DepEd) warned against the use of social media for the online learning of students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Teacher Robert Sapeco …
Duterte wants public consultation on Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
Palace said on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte wants public consultations on the possible operation of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte told Energy …
Velasco slams Cayetano’s resignation speech
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco criticized Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano for the latter’s speech, which allegedly only affected the work of the congressmen. In Velasco’s Facebook post, he insisted that …
Philippines begins exporting okra to Japan
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture is bringing good news because the Philippines has reportedly started exporting okra or ladyfingers to Japan on Tuesday, which will increase the …