Festivalgoers in Southern Luzon can once again mark their calendars as BarakoFest makes its comeback from March 26 to 28 in Lipa City. Read more »
Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
A rare milestone in Philippine sports will be celebrated as gymnast Carlos “Caloy” Yulo and tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala are set to be recognized as the Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night, to be held at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Read more »
The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a possible move to a trimestral system, describing it as a more holistic way of supporting strategic curriculum implementation. Read more »
The Department of Education is reviewing grading and “mass promotion” practices to ensure students advance based on competency, with expanded academic recovery and support programs. Read more »
