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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will ensure a smooth transition of power when he steps down on June 30, 2022, his longtime aide said on Saturday.Duterte is expected to hand over to…

The Electoral Commission (Comelec) en banc pledged on Thursday to pay additional fees to all members of the electoral council who worked overtime during the May 9 elections. “It's not called overtime pay, it's overtime pay. We…

House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez, who experts say will play a vital role in the upcoming 19th Congress, has officially won a new term as representative of Leyte's 1st District. Majority Leader Martin Romualdez (Photo by Lakas-CMD…

MANILA, Philippines – The Electoral Commission (Comelec) assured yesterday that it will look into the matter raised by Kontra Daya against the Chairman of the Commission for Higher Education (CHED), Prospero de Vera III, for allegedly…

Burqa-clad women walk on a street in Kandahar on May 7, 2022. On May 7, the Taliban imposed some of the toughest restrictions on Afghan women since taking power, ordering them to cover themselves fully in public , ideally with the…

President Rodrigo Duterte declared Monday a special holiday to allow Filipinos to exercise their right to vote MANILA, Philippines — Three days before the election, the Department of Education's Election Task Force…

LONDON: LinkedIn announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with the US Department of Labor to pay female employees $1.8 million to settle pay discrimination claims. US labor investigators said LinkedIn between 2015…

A week before national and local elections, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued a stern warning to its teachers, non-teaching staff and civil servants against…

COMELEC officials discuss issues of the third round of debates during a press conference on April 22, 2022 at the Comelec office in Intramuros, Manila. — PHILSTAR/ RUSSELL PALMA THE CONTROVERSY over the…

April 22, 2022 marks a milestone on the path to inclusive education for the Philippines, as 100 newly developed Alternative Learning System (ALS) modules are handed over by the United Nations Educational Organization, the Science and…

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The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. The fastest route from one place to another is a clear road.These are just two of the basics of physics that…

Conflicts, climatic and environmental disasters and public health emergencies have a devastating impact on the right to education of millions of people. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges to realizing the human right to…

Senate candidate Jinggoy Estrada, who pledges to help democratize internet access among the poor, joins the UniTeam caravan in Cebu City to woo Cebuano voters. Photo added MANILA, Philippines — After a global survey named the Philippines…

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EXCHANGE NOTES ON LOAN AID. (From left) Deputy Undersecretary Myca M. Fischer, Undersecretary…

Unseen, he was able to recite the dedication, in Italian (he said he saw 10 to 15 copies of the score with the same words), and identified the reader's find as a simple photolithographic copy.Again, he said, seemingly ordinary documents can…

MANILA, Philippines – Although the Philippines has laws and regulations against discrimination and to protect workers' rights, the government does not effectively enforce them, the US State Department said in its 2021 Labor Rights Report.…

The National Medical Commission (NMC), which regulates medical education in India, has rejected a request from the Indian Embassy in the Philippines to relieve more than 10,000 medical students. These Indian!-->…

By Paulo Manuel Fulé Exhilarating college basketball games are back in NCAA Season 97, which viewers can watch on their small screen via GTV. And just like previous seasons, viewers aren't just focusing on the thrilling…

SIMULARE Medical, a division of Smile Train Inc., has launched the newest innovation in its growing line of high-fidelity surgical cleft simulators, the first and only…

WASHINGTON and MANILA, Philippines, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced the appointment of…

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION. The Department of Education (DepEd) and Microsoft Corp. are launching a virtual…

Gliceria Baldres-Walsh Gliceria "Gles" Bagtas Baldres-Walsh, 76, a Cold Spring resident since 2010, formerly of Queens, died March 26. Gliceria was born in the Philippines on December 21, 1945, the daughter of Simon and Francisca (Caparas)…

Signify Representative with Assist and MDDRMO Representative of Magallanes Cavite The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Southeast Asia. For many years, the country has been hit by severe weather events such as…

FREE training courses and lower pre-deployment documentation requirements for seafarers are among the top maritime industry priorities on the ACTS OFW party slate as it seeks…

DOHA, Qatar - The Taliban's ban on girls' education will not last forever, Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai said on Saturday, stressing that Afghan women now know what it is to be "empowered". ". The hardline Afghan regime closed secondary…

Infinix teases the possibilities with the Zero 5G With the upcoming launch of the Infinix ZERO 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900, positioned to be one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the Philippines today, 5G…

SEVERAL groups on Wednesday (March 23) condemned the red marking of two local independent bookstores in Metro Manila whose signs and walls were splattered with red paint…

"There are better ways to do things." Any government official or private entity that forces businesses to revert to an onsite work setup has their head stuck in the mud and hasn't realized that the world around them has changed…

MANILA, Philippines – The camp of presidential candidate and vice-president Leni Robredo has urged the Electoral Commission (Comelec) to thoroughly investigate the security breach reported by election service provider Smartmatic and take…

President Duterte has signed into law a measure that would ensure inclusive education for learners with disabilities. President Rodrigo Duterte (KING RODRIGUEZ / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) Republic Act No. 11650 dated March 11 and released to…

(DepEd/FILE PHOTO) A group has called on candidates in the May 2022 elections to review their comprehensive agenda for teachers and education workers in the country. “We have witnessed several forums and even debates where candidates,…

VICE presidential candidate and mayor of Davao, Sara Duterte-Carpio. Photos by John Orven Verdote VICE presidential candidate and…

News / Election 2022 / Choose leaders with a heart for the common good — Bishop Du Choose leaders with a heart for the common good — Bishop Du Palo, the Archbishop of Leyte, John Du, urged voters in the May elections to…

REPUBLIC (RA) 11647, which amended the Foreign Investment Act of 1991, was finally enacted on March 2. She introduced significant changes aimed at easing restrictions on…

THE biggest concern in countries that have embraced electric vehicle (EV) technology comes from dealerships and car service center owners who cater to individual…

FRONTLINERS Ang Bida Partylist praised Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for presenting a very credible and informative Senate debate.The party's first candidate,…

“Regional offices are responsible for disseminating this information to prevent the spread of false news and avoid confusion among interested student applicants,” the Higher Education Commission states. MANILA,…

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The act of giving taken to the next level GPlan Platinum: unlocked One of the many ways to show love and affection is…

MANILA, Philippines – Thirty-six years after the Filipino people marched to overthrow a dictator, they are about to forget. In one Episode Newsbreak Cats hosted by Rappler Investigative Editor Miriam Grace Go on Thursday,…

THIS week marks the 36th anniversary of the so-called People Power Revolution or EDSA 1. It reminds us of two things: that a united people can oust a duly elected president and what might…

Jose Rodel Clapano - The Filipino StarFebruary 20, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines – Former Secretary of National Defense and Senate candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro has acknowledged that the government's war on illegal drugs is…

A Philippine delegation met with senior European Union officials in Brussels where they discussed how the country could comply with the bloc's maritime security protocols after failing its assessment on educating and training people of…

AP party slate candidate and former 18th Congress lawmaker Ronnie Ong has expressed his delight at the upcoming enactment of the Foundlings Welfare Bill, which now only needs signing of President Duterte. (Zelle Duda/Unsplash) "The…

Cecille Suerte Felipe - The Filipino StarFebruary 15, 2022 | 00:00 MANILA, Philippines — Former Secretary of Defense and Senate candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro wants research-based learning rather than a lecture-type curriculum for…

MANILA, Philippines — The City of Valenzuela The government and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, through the Inquirer Foundation, have partnered on a project to promote reading and media literacy among students and teachers. The Valenzuela…

VICE President Maria Leonor Robredo is committed to spreading and nurturing a radical form of love to propel and energize her campaign. Looks like what she needs is a drastic reboot. I've…

THE 2022 Event Management class of BS Tourism Management (BSTM) 4A, 4B and 4C specializing in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions at the College of Hospitality and Tourism…

Manila, Feb 6 (CNA) A Taiwanese non-profit organization is working to provide clean water to students on the Philippine island of Siargao, following a deadly typhoon that damaged infrastructure in some parts of the country last year.The…

The Hague-based International Criminal Court last September authorized an investigation into the deadly repression in the Philippines, saying it had sufficient reason to believe crimes against humanity had been committed. But he…

The Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution endorsing the Philippines' ratification of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).Voting 16-0-6, senators passed the resolution, which stipulates the chamber's agreement to President Rodrigo…

MORE than 800 residents of Rizal and Quezon cities in Palawan received free medical and dental care from the United States Civil-Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE-PHL) during an…

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Saturday unveiled charges against an American woman who led an all-female Daesh Battalion terror squad that planned attacks on U.S. universities. Allison Fluke-Ekren was charged in…

(File) Former Senator and Vice President Loren Legarda. MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Bongbong Marcos and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio praised Ancient Rep. Loren Legarda for her advocacy and for being a “green champion” in…

Artwork by Ed Lustan MANILA, Philippines – The desire to appoint relatives to government posts could be considered “unpleasant”. This was underlined by Gerardo Eusebio, professor of political science at De La Salle University, when asked…

THE House of Representatives approved the law on motorcycles for rent in second reading on Tuesday.House Bill 10571 states that "a motorcycle intended for use as a rental motorcycle must be…

In this photo taken on December 6, 2021, a kindergarten student participates in the pilot trial of face-to-face lessons at Comembo Elementary School in Makati City. PHOTO J. GERARD SEGUIA…

CAUAIAN CITY, Isabelle: Education Secretary Leonor Briones clarified that the vaccination order for teachers and school staff is not mandatory but strongly encouraged "for the greatest…

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Partido Reporma President and Flag Bearer Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson and his running mate, Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III are still fine-tuning their good governance agendas before fully embarking on their respective…

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Philstar.comJanuary 12, 2022 | 4:09 p.m. MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health reported an additional 32,246 COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the number of active cases to 208,164. The number of active cases is the…

Philstar.comJanuary 10, 2022 | 2:57 p.m. MANILA, Philippines - Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Philippines has evolved since its inception. In just two decades, the Philippines has grown to become the world's largest and…

Contemporary visual artists who have been primarily affected by the pandemic have turned to art to bring attention to their plight and inspire people to act collectively and bring about…

Coming from a modest family of 11 children, the importance of education is anchored in Muhammad Fariz Isnaini from an early age. His thirst for knowledge drove him to pursue scholarships and the best possible education. Ultimately, he…

WHAT WAS OBTAINED Increased contribution to the SDGs at neighborhood, district and city levels through the education of 500 people on the prevention, control and treatment of HIV / AIDS (SGD3); increased schooling of 1,070…

Read this in the digital edition of the Manila Times. The Philippines coped with the aftermath of destruction caused by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) on December…

Philstar.comDecember 31, 2021 | 8:14 p.m. MANILA, Philippines - Metro Manila will move to stricter Alert Level 3 from January 3 to 15, 2022, the palace announced on Friday evening. The heightened alert level is in response to an…

The Pag-IBIG Fund is now accepting disaster loan applications from members in areas affected by Odette Maris Federez • December 29, 2021 • 5Manila, Philippines - The Home Development Mutual Fund…

SINCE the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, data from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) shows that an estimated 800,000 OFWs - displaced and unemployed due to a…

AROUND the tempered chord of the joyous bustle of this pandemic-stricken Christmas season, there remains the Christmas mark: it is a special time of year when peace reigns over the world,…

WASHINGTON, United States - A provocative rejection of his massive social spending bill by a single U.S. senator - a fellow Democrat - and an increase in Covid cases put Joe Biden at risk less than a year after entering function.…

A 3D render of what the Samoa Beach Academy campus will look like. | Screenshot###PREVIOUSLY:###It's been over a year since a group of five entrepreneurs, traders and educators submitted their plans for a…

It was during the time of the former governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Jose Cuisia Jr., that the P1 000 bill showing the heroes of World War II was first published. MANILA, Philippines - Former Bangko…

MANILA (Reuters) - The World Bank has approved a $ 600 million loan for a Philippine reform program aimed at positioning the Southeast Asian country for a competitive and resilient economic recovery, the bank said on Saturday.The Quick…

A NUMBER of repatriation flights scheduled to bring students and nationals back abroad have been disrupted by political unrest in the past month. This is what Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Collin Beck said on Sunday during a…

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) unveiled government reproductive health and family planning programs at the International Interministerial Conference on Population and Development. Speaking to foreign…

REPRODUCTION Health and family planning programs will play a critical role in eradicating extreme poverty by 2040, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).In a…

Some 700 local candidates in Maguindanao and North Cotabato have pledged to back the master plan of aspiring presidential senator Manny Pacquiao to fight poverty and corruption in the country. Senator Manny Pacquiao Local…

In time for the commemoration of Bonifacio Day on November 30, a group of teachers again called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to "immediately restore" the teaching of Philippine history to the curriculum. secondary…

Be the internet awesome Google has announced the official launch of Be Internet Awesome in the Philippines. Be Internet Awesome is Google's multi-faceted free program designed to teach kids the fundamentals of digital…

DAVAO CITY: Over 2,000 people deprived of their liberty (PDL) from the city's three prisons received their full vaccination on Saturday, November 20.Through a mobile vaccination deployment…

Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez A beauty queen with a sad and touching story of being orphaned as a young girl prepares to represent the Philippines in the Miss World 2021 Grand Finals scheduled for in San…

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Businessmen would like presidential aspirants to address the pressing issues on job creation, full implementation of ease of doing business, modernization of agriculture, as well as pledge to continue upgrading implementing the…

(Part 2) The second reason I chose 2050 for this futuristic look at the Philippine economy is that I focus on South Korea as the best model among East Asian economies to emulate for the Philippines,…

A mobile app that serves as a guide for Filipino Sign Language (FSL) called FSL Buddy 2.0 will soon be available in major app stores.FSL, the natural sign language used by the majority of…

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) recognized the nation's 1,395 mathematical and science geniuses for winning 3,672 prizes in 67 international competitions in 2020. (DOST-SEI)…

These books and reference materials related to the Communist uprising have been removed from the library on the main campus of Isabela State University in the town of Echague. (Filipina Daily Inquirer file photo) MANILA, Philippines -…

As the city of Manila prepares to achieve “smart city” status, the Local Government Unit (LGU) has won three awards at the 2021 Digital Governance Awards (LGUs Best Practices in Information and…

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The ANTIQUE representative of the isolated district, Loren Legarda, introduced Bill 10405, also known as “One Tablet, One Student Act of 2021”, which…

Isidro Lapeña, Managing Director of TESDA (Photo courtesy of TESDA)…