Bomb threats disrupted classes in Metro Manila and Biliran as the NBI investigates links to the South Cotabato school shooting and a suspected Cebu groomer. Read more »
The ADB approved a $1.5-billion loan to help the Philippines fund fuel subsidies, fare discounts, cash aid and other support amid the Middle East conflict. Read more »
The government is moving to ease the impact of rising fuel prices after Finance Secretary Frederick Go signed a resolution seeking the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene. Read more »
Prolonged flooding has disrupted face-to-face classes across parts of Region 1, prompting DepEd to consider ways to make up for lost learning time once schools become safe to reopen. Read more »
Electricity consumers may soon get some relief on their power bills after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) removed the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges. Read more »
A piece of Philippine heritage recently found its way into an Indian school as young learners got the opportunity to write using Baybayin, one of the Philippines' ancient writing systems. Read more »
