PPSA 4th lecture caravan explores geopolitics and Philippine role ahead of 2025 elections amid global power struggles

Posted on April 30, 2025

The Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA), in collaboration with its NCR Representative and Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila, hosted its 4th Lecture Caravan on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025, at St. Thomas Hall, with the theme ‘Geopolitics in Action: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections’.

‘The People’s Pope’ Francis dies on Easter Monday at 88: A shepherd of mercy and reform​

Posted on April 22, 2025

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's 266th pontiff and the first Latin American leader, passed away of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday, Apr. 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

NSTP-Letran Area transitions to service learning, begins implementation of student-formulated community projects

Posted on April 13, 2025

The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Area of Letran-Manila has commenced the implementation phase of its student-driven, service-learning projects for NSTP 2, marking a significant step in the program's transition to a more sustainable community-engaged approach.

Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT 3) started to extend their operating hours on March 24

Posted on April 12, 2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT 3) will extend its operating hours until 11:00 PM starting Mar. 24 to help cater to more commuters working different shifts.

Dengue cases drop by 90%, 123 barangays cleared from outbreak — QC gov’t

Posted on April 12, 2025

Dengue cases in Quezon City have plummeted by a remarkable 90 percent from February to April 2025, according to a report released by the city government on Thursday, Apr. 10.

Lawyers question COVID-19 expenditures, urge Supreme Court to compel govt. for transparency report

Posted on April 11, 2025

A legal challenge has been filed with the Supreme Court (SC) demanding that key government agencies disclose all information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine supply agreements, stating the public's right to know how billions of pesos were spent during the pandemic.

LSCE 2025 concludes with extended filing and two-day poll for A.Y. 2025-2026 student council

Posted on April 07, 2025

The Letran Commission on Elections (COMELEC) facilitated the Letran Student Council Elections (LSCE) 2025, following a structured timeline that included an extension in the candidacy filing period due to an initial lack of applicants. The electoral process began in mid February and concluded with the proclamation of winners on Apr. 3, 2025.

EDSA Rehabilitation has moved to April; SM North EDSA busway now open

Posted on March 15, 2025

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is planning to build a concourse that is away from Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 to serve as a bus station along the carousel while EDSA rehabilitation is set to start in early April instead of March due to the need of further planning.

Duterte set to face ICC for first hearing on alleged crimes against humanity over drug war killings

Posted on March 14, 2025

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to make his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, Mar. 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time (1:00 PM GMT) in The Hague, Netherlands.

Pope Francis’ health Improves slightly, but recovery remains uncertain

Posted on March 13, 2025

Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement, but his overall health remains a concern, according to an update from the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday evening.