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.

Over 1.4 million protesters attend Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Rally for Peace

Posted on January 13, 2025

A nationwide peace rally organized by Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) commenced on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Quirino Grandstand with more than 1.4 million in attendance as of 2 p.m., according to Manila Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO).

PhilHealth to receive zero subsidy budget in 2025

Posted on December 14, 2024

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) will receive zero budget for its subsidy and will only be provided a budget for its operational costs in 2025 due to its P600 billion reserve funds, Senator Grace Poe confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

SVLDP Foundation pioneers Make-A-Difference scholarship program for academics, community, and athletics

Posted on December 04, 2024

The San Vicente Liem de la Paz Foundation (SVLDPF), led by Colegio’s key finance officials, launched on Dec. 2 the “Make-A-Difference” scholarship program through a presentation with Letran department heads and officials at the Rector’s Hall.