The Philippine government on Wednesday, Oct. 8, extended the nationwide rice import ban until the end of 2025 to protect local farmers and stabilize palay prices amid rising supply concerns.
Lawmakers have filed a bill in the House of Representatives that seeks to ensure fair compensation, benefits, and protections for student interns for a stronger protection against abuse and exploitation.
The 2nd day of the Novena Mass in honor of Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario, La Naval de Manila, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, was presided over by the Bishop of Balanga, Bataan, Most Reverend Rufino Coronel Sescon Jr., D.D.—a bishop, Marian devotee, and Letranite.
The grand festivities of Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario, La Naval de Manila, have once again commenced in solemn splendor. The celebration began with the recitation of the Holy Rosary on Thursday, October 5, 2025. This was followed by the traditional procession of the sacred image from the camarin (cloister) to her baldacchino (votive altar), a moment rich with devotion and symbolism.
The Philippine economy is projected to grow by 5.6% in 2025 despite global headwinds, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday, Sept. 30, citing strong domestic demand, low inflation, and good investment.
The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) reopened to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 30, after undergoing six months of restoration to preserve its artworks and modernize its facilities.
A bill seeking to modernize the 30-year-old charter of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was filed in Congress on Tuesday, Sept. 30, aiming to update the agency’s mandate to better support higher education institutions across the Philippines.
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.
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.
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.