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.

‘Black Friday’ protests against corruption set, PNP ‘fully prepared’

Posted on September 12, 2025

Students and cause-oriented groups hold ‘Black Friday’ protests against alleged government corruption on Sept. 12, Friday, in Metro Manila and nearby regions, with the Philippine National Police (PNP) deploying thousands of officers to secure the activities.

PBBM signs R.A. 12252, extending land leases to 99 years

Posted on September 11, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed Republic Act (RA) 12252, on Friday, Aug. 29, a law liberalizing the lease of private lands by foreign investors and extending the long-term lease contracts from 50 years up to 99 years.

ICC postpones Duterte hearing due to health concerns

Posted on September 09, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the confirmation hearing for former President Rodrigo Duterte due to health concerns, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Sotto reclaims Senate presidency, Escudero steps down

Posted on September 08, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has replaced Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero after securing the support of a majority of senators to reclaim the Senate presidency, multiple news outlets reported on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Letran-Manila students bags awards in 11th Philippine Student Quill

Posted on September 06, 2025

 Students from Institute of Communication (ICOMM) and College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) gathered multiple recognitions at the 11th Philippine Student Quill Awards, held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 at The Manila Hotel. 

CELAS hosts ASEAN exhibit, seminar highlighting culture and cooperation

Posted on September 05, 2025

The College of Education, Liberal Arts, and Sciences (CELAS) launched the two-day event entitled ‘ASEAN in Action: Now and Future Opportunities’ on Wednesday, Sept. 3-4, aiming to deepen understanding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Indonesia protests grow, leaving deaths, arrests and damage amid anger over economic pressures

Posted on September 04, 2025

Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets across major cities, protesting against lawmakers’ housing perks and economic inequality, after at least seven people were killed. More than 1,200 arrested and hundreds injured in a week of unrest that began last Aug. 25, and has spread to 32 of the country’s provinces.

EDCOM II: High college dropout rate persists despite free tuition

Posted on September 04, 2025

Four out of 10 Filipino college  students are dropping out despite the implementation of free tuition in state universities and colleges under Republic Act 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).

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