President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to fulfill his campaign promise of a salary increase for teachers as he ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to look for ways to do it. During a “Brigada Eskwela” activity in San Miguel, Manila City, President Marcos accompanied by Vice President and …
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Taguig rejects Makati proposal to provide gear for 30k students
Makati City officials have proposed to the local government of Taguig to allow them to continue providing free uniforms, shoes, supplies, and other school needs to some 30,000 public school students in the 10 barangays covered by a Supreme Court decision on the boundary dispute between the two cities. However, …
Read More »Brain talk with top neurosurgeons
In 2021, a brain tumor patient had her 15 minutes of fame when she gamely played the flute and counted while undergoing a delicate brain surgery. In a report by GMA 7’s Oscar Oida of 24 Oras, the then 32-year-old April Rodriguez Oliveros, underwent surgery called awake craniotomy, in a …
Read More »‘People who feed us are hungry’: Ontario migrant worker support group seeing increase in need
The Farmworker Hub says it has seen a 27 per cent increase in demand in food and clothing supplies this year. The Farmworker Hub says it has seen a 27 per cent increase in demand this year An increasing number of migrant farm workers in Ontario's Niagara region, whose work …
Read More »Russian shelling kills 7 in Ukraine’s Kherson region, including infant: minister
Russian forces shelled two villages in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson on Sunday, killing seven civilians including a baby, Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday. Strike comes after rockets reportedly fired at bridge connecting Crimea to Russia Russian forces shelled the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson on Sunday, killing seven …
Read More »GUIDE: Build your dream tech setup with SM Cyber Month’s discounted gadgets, gizmo
MANILA, Philippines — In today’s tech-driven world, our tech setup is more than simply a collection of gadgets; it's our personal launchpad to productivity, creativity and entertainment whether for work or school, or both! A good tech setup could make a massive difference in your day-to-day grind. Envision how you …
Read More »Former Manila vice mayor Danilo Lacuna dies
FORMER Manila vice mayor Danilo Lacuna has died, his daughter Mayor Honey Lacuna confirmed Sunday. In a social media post, the younger Lacuna said her father “joined his creator” early Sunday, August 13, “surrounded by his loved ones.” “A man of great service and compassion, Danny touched many, creating a …
Read More »Sunlight Air celebrates 4th anniversary with P88 fare offering
MANILA, Philippines — Sunlight Air celebrated its 4th anniversary in the industry with Grand Travel Fest recently held in Glorietta 2 Activity Center, Makati City. During the event, Sunlight Air offered many affordable deals for travelers, including: 23% off on Travel Bubble Packages; base fare rates for as low as …
Read More »Dimples Romana reveals daughter Callie will soon fly commercial planes after passing theory tests
MANILA, Philippines — Dimples Romana is one proud mother as she shared that her eldest, Callie, is only a final flight test and a few flight hours away from getting her license to fly a commercial plane. The "Iron Heart" star shared the good news in a long Instagram post …
Read More »New Filipino dishes, Messi’s burger: Hard Rock Philippines introduces new menu, band, merchandise
MANILA, Philippines — Messi Chicken Sandwich, a new sandwich developed with football superstar Lionel Messi, has recently debuted in the Philippines as a core item in the new menu of music-themed restaurant chain Hard Rock Café. “Messi is a big sports personality. Hard Rock Café started with a football theme. …
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