UP CMC Demands Answers On Missing PHP4.4 Million

College seeks records, reconciliations, and supporting documents after foundation discloses fund losses.

Stolen Or Misappropriated? UP CMC Foundation Admits PHP4.4 Million Missing

Foundation says external audit uncovered fund losses as legal action moves forward.

Inside The UP CMC Foundation Controversy: The Key Players And The Questions They Face

Educators, media executives, and PR leaders find themselves at the center of the UP CMC Foundation dispute.

Vivant Energy Accelerates Clean Energy Growth With Acquisition Of Samar Phils. Renewable Corp.

Vivant Energy continues to accelerate its renewable energy initiatives with the full acquisition of Samar Philippines Renewable Corporation.
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Soldiers, CAFGU Members, Reservists Donate Blood In NegOr

The bayanihan spirit lives on! A total of 15,000cc of blood was donated by Army soldiers, reservists, and personnel duringa blood-letting activity in Camp Leon Kilat.

‘Little Batanes’ Of Pangasinan Temporarily Closed To Tourists

The Bagbag Beach or more popularly known as the ‘Little Batanes’ of Pangasinan will be temporarily closed to tourists and residents from outside the town due to the sudden influx of tourists.

Laoag City Public Market Faces Indefinite Closure

With a current tally of 162 active cases, the local government of Laoag City is considering to close its public market to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Leyte Seeks Month-Long Ban For Returning Residents

According to Leyte Vice Governor Carlo Loreto, the temporary suspension is based on the request of mayors to ban the acceptance of returning residents from Dec. 1 to 31.

SoCot Eases Curfew Restrictions For Christmas Holidays

The provincial government of South Cotabato has eased the curfew restrictions in the area in line with the upcoming Christmas holidays.

Pangasinan Farmers Benefit From DAR’s Solar-Powered Irrigation

Some 142 farmers in the town of Pangasinan will soon benefit from the solar-powered irrigation system.

DILG Hires 854 Contact Tracers For Cordillera

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has hired more contact tracers for CAR so that possible carriers of COVID-19 are immediately identified and isolated.

Over P100-B Funds Seen To Help Region 8 Recover From Crisis

According to the NEDA, the PHP108.71 billion budget for Eastern Visayas in 2021 will provide the region with “massive tools” necessary in post-pandemic recovery efforts.

Science And Arts Join Hands In DOST’s Bamboo Musical Instruments Concert

One of the featured activities at this year’s "Musika ng Kawayan, Yaman ng Bayan” virtual concert are the locally-made bamboo musical instruments!

27th National PR Congress Goes Digital, Tackles Industry Issues In The New Normal

Learn more about the post-pandemic Philippine PR landscape, industry recovery efforts, and pressing issues among others at the upcoming 27th National PR Congress this February 2021!

SMC Reports Smooth Traffic At Expressways On 1st Day Of 100% Cashless Toll Implementation

San Miguel Corporation reported that traffic along its expressways and toll plazas was generally smooth on the first morning of implementation of government's mandate for 100% cashless toll collection.

Grab Leads Wide Celebration And Appreciation For Filipino Drivers And Delivery Riders

To show appreciation for all modern-day heroes, Grab brought together the Filipino community in celebration of the Araw ng Tagapaghatid last November 29, 2020.

SKY Fiber’s Back-Up Plan Is A Segurista Mom’s School-At-Home Ally

Looking for a back-up home broadband connection? Try SKY Fiber’s AlterNet!

SCG Achieved Growth In Profit From Its Operating Results For Q3 2020

Even amid the current health crisis, Siam Cement Group (SCG) achieved a 57% growth in profit for the Q3 of 2020.

Gatchalian Amends DOE Budget To Cushion Effects Of High Energy Costs

Sen. Win Gatchalian proposed an additional P46 million for next year to fund studies on new technologies that will maximize indigenous resources.

GSIS To Release Php3.3B In Christmas Cash Gift To Pensioners Starting Dec 1

Good news! GSIS announced that it will start to release a total of Php3.3 billion in Christmas cash gift to a total of 330,496 old-age and disability pensioners starting December 1.

UNICEF Supplies Reach Typhoon-Affected; PhP135m Still Needed To Cover Children’s Needs

If you would to donate / help UNICEF in its mission, you may visit https://donate.unicef.ph

Igniting The Future Of Filipino Youth Through Education

EDC continues to uphold its mission to elevate the lives of its partner communities through various education initiatives.

Metro Manila, 6 Other Areas To Remain Under GCQ Until Yearend

Metro Manila along with six other areas will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of the year.

Gov’t Agencies Seek To Raise Halal Consciousness In C. Visayas

The Depart of Agriculture - Central Visayas, along with several organizations, have sought to increase awareness on the production of halal-certified goods in the region.

2 ‘Unbanked’ Lanao Del Sur Towns To Get ATMs

By December 3, the towns of Malabang and Balabagan in Lanao del Sur will have their first-ever three automated teller machines (ATMs).

DTI Provides Livelihood Aid To Fireworks Enterprises In Bulacan

At least 36 residents involved in the pyrotechnics/fireworks industry received some PHP10,000 worth of livelihood package as part of DTI's livelihood assistance program.

P35.7-M Anti-Landslide Project In Biliran Town Completed

The construction of the PHP35.7-million slope protection project in Caibiran, Biliran has been completed.

Año Opposes Holding Of Face-To-Face Classes

According to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, enforcement of minimum health standards will be extremely difficult to control in schools even with limited face-to-face classes.

PNP To Beef Up Disaster Response Capability

A ranking police official of the PNP said they will be giving more focus on their humanitarian assistance disaster relief trainings and equipment.

Markets Buoyed By Promising Vaccines, But High Hurdles Remain

According to some mathematical models, if wealthy countries buy up all of the first available vaccines, the pandemic will actually kill more people than if these vaccines were distributed evenly across the world.

4-Day Work Week In PH Courts Starts Dec. 1: SC

Under the guidelines, all courts would observe a 10-hour workday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PH Covid-19 Recovery Tally Nears 400K

The DOH on Monday reported 44 new recoveries which pushed the overall tally of recovered cases from COVID-19 nationwide to 398,658.

PRRD Enjoins Pinoys To Draw Inspiration From Bonifacio’s Heroism

“Fueled by Bonifacio’s extraordinary courage and determination, let us surmount the many challenges ahead and secure a much better and brighter future for every Filipino," says President Duterte in commemoration of the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio.

Over 6K Drivers Sign Subsidy Contracts With LTFRB

A total of 6,286 PUV drivers have joined the the LTFRB's Service Contracting Program (SCP) during its registration and orientation program last week.

Tugade Leads DOTr Team’s Inspection Of Seaports, Airports

We must make sure that operations in these facilities will not be disrupted, and that these are safe for operators and passengers to use,” says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade.

Overseas Filipinos With Covid-19 Climb To 11,692

With the addition of the 16 new cases on Monday, the total number of infection among overseas Filipinos is now at 11,692.

Bong Revilla’s Appearance In GMA’s Station ID Draws Flak

A netizen reacted and said, “Jusko po (face palm emoji) my reaction when I saw Bong Revilla on GMA Christmas Station ID (clown emoji).”

Gatchalian Mulls Law On Providing Laptop, Connectivity For Every Public School Learner

Senator Win Gatchalian eyes introducing legislation that will give every public school learner a laptop and access to the internet.

Cebu Pacific Chatbot Replied ‘Trulaley Mama’ To Customer

100% Trulaley Mama! At walang halong eklavuu!

New Safety Protocols, Sarangani Registers Highest COVID-19 Recovery Rate In Region 12

After fortifying its safety protocols, Sarangani province saw 28 new recoveries out of the 45 who beat COVID-19 in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region

Hontiveros: Rebuild Typhoon-Hit COVID-19 Labs Immediately To Avoid New Hotspots

Senator Risa Hontiveros pushes for additional DOH budget for the rebuilding of typhoon-hit facilities in Bicol Region that were considered 'completely non-functional'.

JTF Covid Shield Eyes Stricter Protocols This Yuletide Season

Amid the anticipated influx of shoppers this holiday season, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año says they will be stricter in enforcing health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Prom Is Premiering On Netflix On December 11

Ryan Murphy’s latest movie ‘The Prom’ is set to premiere on Netflix this coming December 11!

Zambo City Sets Virtual Switch-On Of Christmas Lights

Zamboanga City Mayor Beng reminded residents always to practice minimum safety protocols such as safe physical distancing and the wearing of face masks and face shields in public places.

Mt. Province Town Maintains Covid-Free Status

Sadanga in Mt. Province remains COVID-19-free!

BDO Waives Overseas Remittance Fee For Donations To Typhoon Victims

To help its fellow kababayans hit by the successive typhoons, BDO is waiving the remittance fee on donations from overseas Filipinos coursed through different foundations.

Gatchalian Seeks Ban On Expiry Dates Of Prepaid Internet, Cellphone Load Credits

Senator Win Gatchalian says forfeiture of unused prepaid load credits due to expiration period is somehow unconscionable.

The Heist Comes To Korea

CONFIRMED: Spanish crime drama ‘Money Heist’ will have a Korean adaptation!

Pacquiao Gets ‘Clean Air Champion’ Award, Urges Tree Planting

Boxing champion and Senator Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Pacquiao is urging the public to plant more trees as part of measures to save the environment.

RSA Proposes Extension For Cashless Transactions As Motorists Flock For RFID Installation

"My honest opinion is we will really need at least until February. And that is what we are asking government. To allow us to retain even just a few cash lanes until February.” SMC president Ramon S. Ang says.

Manila Youth Officials Build Free Bike Repair Stations

A bicycle repair station was put up by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay 870 in Pandacan, Manila to help bikers free of charge.

Violence Against Children At Home During Pandemic – Save The Children Research Reveals

A recent report by Save the Children revealed that "the more household income that has been lost owing to COVID-19, the higher the reporting of violence in the home by both children and parents/ caregivers."

PH Launches ‘Motourismo’ To Attract Riders To Travel

The Department of Tourism’s “motourismo” campaign seeks to revitalize the travel experience under the new normal and allow tourists to rediscover the country's sights on two wheels.

PH Intramuros, Dive Spots Net WTA Awards

The Philippines’ dive spots and Intramuros were again recognized as top travel sites this year!