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Pag-IBIG Fund releases P4B for socialized housing for Jan-May, up by 26% from same period 2017

Pag-IBIG Fund released P 3.995 billion in socialized housing from January to May 2018, benefiting 10,491 minimum wage and low income members. This year’s disbursement...

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Villar receives honoris causa doctorate from UPLB

Sen. Cynthia Villar was awarded an honorary doctorate by the country’s premiere school in agricultural studies during the University of the Philippines Los Banos...

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Chinese General Hospital new building inaugurated

The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) owned and operated by the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association, Inc. (PCCAI) held a groundbreaking ceremony of...

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When God becomes just another joking matter

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will reap.—Galatians 6:7 Rarely do I give myself the chance to...

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Modern jeepney story

The Senate of the Philippines’ employees will enjoy riding safer, environment-friendly jeepneys loaded with some very good mod-cons (modern conveniences) soon. Isuzu Gencars, led by...

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SM Foundation and its volunteer programs

The volunteerism spirit is very high among the diversified SM Group of Companies be it for church-based activities, BrigadaEskwela for school repairs, disaster relief...

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PCSO employees undergo surprise drug test

A total of 554 officers and employees from Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) voluntarily submitted themselves to drug test Monday in support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s...

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From the NBA to the Big3

The National Basketball Association is one of the most prominent sport industries on the planet. It has a lasting legacy starting legends such as...

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New Czech visa application center opens in Cebu City

The Embassy of the Czech Republic expanded its service network with VFS Global as it launched its new Visa Application Center in Cebu City. Traveling...

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The law decriminalizing vagrancy amid the drive against tambays

Six years ago, an event heralded as a landmark accomplishment for human rights in the Philippines took place. On March 27, 2012, the law decriminalizing...

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UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn

Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops, but these can be expensive and may harm the environment. A more efficient and cheaper alternative is the use of specific microorganisms called plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB help plants absorb more nutrients and produce growth hormones that...

Metro Manila: Where 217 Languages Meet—And Some Are Dying Out

Metro Manila hums with voices from all over the Philippines—and the world. In the city’s crowded markets, one might hear Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Chavacano, or even Hokkien and Nepali mingling with the street noise. According to new research published by the London School of Economics’ Southeast Asia Centre,...

Works of local authors to be translated into English under the National Book Development Board’s Translation Subsidy Program

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) announces the 20 grantees selected for its Translation Subsidy Program (TSP) this year “for local authors who wish to have their works translated into a foreign language.”Out of 32 proposals submitted to the NBDB, 20 grantees were...

New book “Are You Still Watching?” from the Ateneo Press offers an intimate look into the world of Philippine television and film

The entertainment industry is an often wild and sometimes wondrous arena. A lot goes on behind the movie and television magic. A new release from the Ateneo University Press, Are You Still Watching? Dispatches and Essays on Filipino Cinema and TV by Don Jaucian, provides in-depth film...

New book paints an unflinching portrait of power, pain, and protest

In Kuwentong Butsero, author J.L. Chua takes readers on a visceral journey through 10 Filipino short stories that weave violence, social critique, and psychological torment. On the surface, this book presents gritty, graphic, and unapologetic tales of contemporary Filipino life. But underneath its raw exterior lies something deeper:...

Where Faith Takes Root: Eternal Gardens and the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

There is something sacred in places where time stands still—where the wind softens, the land opens, and statues do not mourn, but quietly proclaim hope. For nearly five decades, Eternal Gardens has been more than a resting place. It is a sanctuary shaped by faith, tradition, and a...

Benchmark Consulting hosts 2025 Leadership Conference; President Julius Ordoñez named Asia’s Distinguished Leader in Professional Coaching

Benchmark Consulting, a trailblazer in coaching and leadership development in the Philippines and Asia, is mounting its highly anticipated e-conference this September with the theme: “Digitalization + Authentic Connection = Next Level Leaders.” The event comes at a critical time when businesses are grappling with constant disruption,...

Nibertex Closes US$7M Series A Funding Round Led by TNB Aura to Scale PFAS-Free Textile Membrane Production

Deep-tech manufacturer raises Series A funding of US$7M as global demand surges for sustainable textile alternatives Manila, Philippines August 8 2025—Nibertex, a leading deep-tech manufacturing company specialising in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, today announced the successful closure of its US$7 million Series A funding round. The...

After years of space struggles, Laoag school gains room to grow

Few would expect that a top-performing school like Buttong Integrated School (BuIS) in Laoag City has long struggled with space and facility limitations. Known for its excellence in campus journalism, drum and lyre competitions, sports meets, and cleanliness, BuIS continues to thrive despite its constraints. Originally built to serve...

SNAP wins NordCham Community Impact Award for empowering its host communities

Renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) won the Community Impact Award at the 2025 Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Business Awards, held on August 6 at the BDO Tower Valero in Makati. The award is one of the categories of the annual 2025 NordCham Awards....

ECMP expansion continues as SHFC approves Albay project

The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved the application of Pagkamoot Village-1 Homeowners’ Association, Inc. in Tabaco City, Albay under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), marking another milestone in its mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa...

VeeWise Pubstomp in Manila: A Massive Celebration of the Esports World Cup 2025 for MLBB Fans

On August 1 and 2, Manila hosted a special event for the Filipino esports community called VeeWise Pubstomp, dedicated to the global tournament Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia. But this was more than just a viewing party. It became a full-on fan experience built around...

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