Letran BSND graduates achieve 100% passing rate at 2024 NDLE; Letran Nutrition Clinic set to launch soon

Posted on November 18, 2024

Graduates from the Colegio's Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND) program achieved a 100% passing rate on their first attempt at the 2024 Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Exam (NDLE), according to the results released on Nov. 12.

First phase of the NSTP Lecture Series 2024 hosts discussions on gender equality and socio-economic challenges

Posted on November 18, 2024

The National Service Training Program (NSTP), in collaboration with recognized student organizations (RSOs), hosted the NSTP Lecture Series 2024 on November 15, featuring two discussions: "Paglaya at Paglayag," which focused on gender fairness and empowerment, and "Bayanihan Tayo!" addressing socio-economic issues.

Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi) further intensifies, may cause a ‘life-threatening and catastrophic’ situation

Posted on November 16, 2024

Super Typhoon Pepito International name: Man-yi is moving west-northwest over Juban, Sorsogon, and Virac, Catanduanes and slowed down from 25 kilometers per hour (km/h) to 20 km/h, the weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated Saturday, Nov. 16 in its 1 PM report.

L1CE Phase 1 begins, launching 5 new LRT stations

Posted on November 15, 2024

The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is set to officially launch its operations with 5 new stations on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 am.

Super Typhoon Ofel weakens after Luzon landfall as Tropical Storm MAN-YI intensifies outside PAR

Posted on November 14, 2024

Super Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) weakens after making landfall over Luzon’s landmass, while Tropical Storm Man-Yi gains strength outside PAR, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Oil price hike set amid cyclones in the Philippines

Posted on November 12, 2024

Filipino motorists should prepare for a new wave of fuel price increases as several oil companies announced adjustments set to take effect on Tuesday, Nov. 12. This comes as the Philippines endures a string of cyclones that have battered various regions, causing significant damage in areas of Northern Luzon.

Marcos Jr. signs CREATE MORE Act, aiming to make country’s tax more “globally competitive”

Posted on November 12, 2024

President Marcos signed the CREATE MORE Law (Republic Act 12066), aiming to make the Philippines’ tax system more competitive and appealing to foreign and domestic investors, on Nov. 11.

Ex-cop who linked former president Duterte to extrajudicial killings leaves Philippines, arrested in California

Posted on November 12, 2024

Ex-Cebu City Chief Royina Garma who revealed the role of former President Duterte in the alleged extrajudicial killings during the war on drugs before the Quad Committee of the House of Representatives left the Philippines last Nov. 7.

Typhoon ‘Nika’ has made landfall; 15th Tropical Cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday to be named ‘Ofel’

Posted on November 11, 2024

Typhoon Nika has made landfall over Dilasag, Aurora and is currently traversing Northern Luzon, placing 6 areas under Signal No. 4. PAGASA also reported on Monday, Nov. 11, that the low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a Tropical Depression, and will be named ‘Ofel’ once it enters the PAR on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Quad Committee Challenges Duterte to Attend Hearing; Shares Willingness to Support Former President’s Airfare and Accommodations

Posted on November 11, 2024

Following his absence from the October 22 and November 7 hearings on the controversial war on drugs during his term, leaders of the House of Representatives Quad Committee urges former President Rodrigo Duterte to attend the probe, offering airfare and accommodations for succeeding hearings.