TOFI application to push through, decides on 8% proposed increase for AY 2025-2026

Posted on February 01, 2025

In light of the proposed Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI), the Letran Financial Affairs Division (LFAD) led the Tuition Fee Adjustment Consultation, along with department heads and representatives at the Balagtas Hall on Jan. 30.

Lower House approves expanded aid to students, teachers in private schools, may lead to tuition increase

Posted on January 30, 2025

The House of Representatives (HOR), in its final reading with 200 lawmakers in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and three abstentions, approved House Bill (HB) No. 11214 known as the Private Basic Education Vouchers Assistance Act which seeks to expand financial and training assistance to private school teachers and students.

Hontiveros opposes PH citizenship grant to Chinese businessman linked to POGO

Posted on January 30, 2025

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reject a bill granting Philippine citizenship to Chinese national Li Duan Wang on Jan. 28, because of his alleged connections to offshore gambling financiers and a Chinese spy who is presently being held in Thailand.

LSC conducts its first State of the Students Address, outlines successful initiatives for A.Y. 2024-2025

Posted on January 29, 2025

As part of the Letran Student Council’s (LSC) efforts for transparency and accountability, the organization hosted its first State of the Students Address (SOSA), on Jan. 28 at the Student Center Auditorium, tackling successful initiatives and action plans for Academic Year 2024-2025.

NSTP conducts three-day Volunteerism Fair, establishes official partnerships with external organizations

Posted on January 25, 2025

The Colegio’s National Service Training Program (NSTP) conducted its three-day Volunteerism Fair from Jan. 22 to 24 with the theme ‘SALOK: NSTP Volunteerism Fair Week’. Organized with the Letran Community Volunteers (LCV), the event series promoted the importance of volunteerism, the value of community service, and encouraged volunteers and students to engage in efforts to uplift local development.

Hontiveros files substitute bill of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act; 7 Senators withdraw support

Posted on January 24, 2025

Senator Risa Hontiveros, the principal author of the bill preventing teenage pregnancy, appealed to give the amended version of Senate Bill No. 1979 also known as the Prevention of the Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023.

SWS survey reveals lowest government satisfaction ratings of Marcos admin

Posted on January 24, 2025

A survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) displays a decline in public satisfaction with the Congress, Supreme Court, and President in the last quarter of 2024, its lowest since the inauguration of Marcos administration.

Sinulog 2025: A festival of culture and religion

Posted on January 23, 2025

With about four million four million devotees present, the annual Sinulog festival was nothing short of incredible as Filipinos from various regions flock to Cebu City for the celebration on Jan. 19.

Chinese ‘monster ship’ departs Zambales, but new vessel approaches – PCG

Posted on January 21, 2025

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed the “monster ship,” moved away from the Zambales coastline on Sunday, Jan. 18, only for another large Chinese vessel to approach the area.

Palace calls out former President Duterte’s allegations on 2025 National Budget ‘fake news’

Posted on January 20, 2025

Malacañang on Monday clarified the allegations regarding the empty lines that appear as discrepancies made by former President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte on the recently signed 2025 National Budget.

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