Over 1,300 classrooms damaged, 13M learners affected by Opong - DepEd

Posted on September 28, 2025

The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that 1,300 classrooms and 13 million learners were affected by the severe tropical storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) across the country, reported on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Pep Rally 2025 paves way for greatness in NCAA Season 101

Posted on September 28, 2025

The Letran community roared with arriba spirit as the NCAA Season 101 officially began with Pep Rally 2025, held Thursday, Sept. 25, at the St. Thomas  grounds. This year’s celebration carried the theme “Building Greatness,” highlighting the shared commitment to excellence that fuels every Knight’s journey.

ICC charges Duterte 3 counts of murder tied on crimes against humanity on PH

Posted on September 24, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed three counts of murder against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed when he was Davao City mayor, and later when he was president, on Monday, Sept. 22. 

PhilHealth to regain ₱60 billion from DPWH budget savings

Posted on September 20, 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will recover ₱60 billion in excess funds to expand its services and ensure wider access to healthcare, based on savings of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2026 budget proposal, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced on Saturday, Sept. 20.

PAGASA: Tropical storm ‘Nando’ may intensify into super typhoon

Posted on September 20, 2025

Tropical storm ‘Nando’ (international name: Ragasa) to become a supertyphoon on Monday, Sept. 22, announced by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Marcos signs law institutionalizing career progression system for public school teachers, leaders

Posted on September 18, 2025

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, signed into law the measure institutionalizing the Career Progression System for public school teachers and school leaders to provide merit-based promotion, competence, and professional growth.

PH launches first baseload solar farm in Batangas

Posted on September 16, 2025

The Philippines on Monday, Sept. 15, inaugurated its first baseload solar farm in Batangas, a P10-billion project of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) designed to deliver reliable renewable power with the help of battery storage technology. 

DepEd adds West Philippine Sea in Araling Panlipunan curriculum for grade school students

Posted on September 15, 2025

Philippine Information Agency (PIA) has announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10, that the Department of Education (DepEd) will include the topic of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)  within the Araling Panlipunan curriculum under Grades 4, 6, and 10 that will take effect in the beginning of the school year 2026.

PISTON transport group plans nationwide strike Sept. 18 vs. corruption

Posted on September 14, 2025

The transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) will stage a nationwide transport strike on Thursday, Sept. 18, to protest alleged corruption among government officials and contractors linked to transport and infrastructure projects.

DOTr moved the release of student beep cards to Sept. 20

Posted on September 13, 2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) decided to postpone the launch of the student beep cards, originally scheduled on Sept. 15, to ensure that there will be no problems for students when applying their cards.