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DepEd eyes ‘phased’ rollout of new senior high school program in 2025
MANILA, Philippines – After years of calls to review the senior high school curriculum, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Wednesday, January 22, that the Department of Education (DepEd)...
View ArticleWATCH: Filipino-Americans talk about why they voted for Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump isn’t the friendliest to migrants. One of his main campaign promises is a ruthless roundup of undocumented immigrants. Yet many Filipino-Americans voted for and continue to...
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What makes a good croissant? A French pastry chef dishes his secrets
MANILA, Philippines – If one pastry gets many Filipinos in a tizzy, it’s a good, freshly-baked croissant. Its buttery aroma, delicate layers, and distinct crunch inspire both cravings and debates...
View ArticleWatsons expands to 1,166 stores, fueled by health, wellness trend
MANILA, Philippines — As young Filipinos become more health-conscious, Watsons continues to expand in the Philippines, reaching 1,166 stores in the country. AS Watson Group chief executive officer...
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Ayala taps BPI banker Juan Carlos Syquia as deputy CFO
MANILA, Philippines – As Ayala Corporation’s chief financial officer (CFO) Alberto de Larrazabal prepares for retirement in 2026, the conglomerate has tapped one of its own to succeed him. Juan Carlos...
View ArticleSouth Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection,...
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s anti-corruption officials on Thursday, January 23, requested that prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection and abuse of power for his...
View ArticleSchedule, roster: Strong Group, Zamboanga in 2025 Dubai International...
MANILA, Philippines – For the first time ever, the Philippines will be represented by two teams in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship slated from January 24 to February 2. Strong...
View ArticleZverev the next hurdle in Djokovic’s Grand Slam record chase
MELBOURNE, Australia – Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday, January 24, with the Serb’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title picking up steam at...
View Article[OPINION] Calling Donald Trump’s political comeback as ‘God’s will’ is wrong
On Monday at 12 noon (Tuesday at 1 am in the Philippines), Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. It’s the first time in over a century that the US will have a leader...
View ArticleApplications open for Fulbright-Philippine Space Agency Foreign Student Program
The following is a press release from Fulbright Philippines. The Fulbright-Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Foreign Student Program is a scholarship opportunity for Filipinos to study at the graduate...
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War waged by religious groups derails bill vs teenage pregnancy
On January 10, a days-old social media page called Project Dalisay posted a video sounding the alarm against the implementing guidelines of the Philippines’ comprehensive sexuality education (CSE)....
View ArticleHow Squid Game’s iconic killer doll came to life
SEOUL, South Korea – While the second season of “Squid Game” has new plot twists, one element of the Netflix mega-hit series where contestants down on their luck risk their lives to play children’s...
View ArticleFirefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire
Firefighters stopped the expansion of a new wildfire north of Los Angeles on Thursday, January 23, after it spread rapidly, as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion relief package for...
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7-Eleven offers up to P5 discount on coffee when you bring your own cup
For most Filipinos, a productive day starts with a nice cup of coffee to greet them good morning. Hence, 7-Eleven’s City Cafe, City Prima, and !+? Cafe Reserve have undoubtedly become the go-to of...
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[In This Economy] Who filled in the blanks in the 2025 budget?
For once, former president Rodrigo Duterte and Representative Isidro Ungab of Davao City’s 3rd District, may be onto something. A few days ago they alleged that there seem to be blanks in the...
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Why resilience won’t solve the mental health crisis among young people
Around 20% of eight to 16-year-olds in the UK had a probable mental health disorder in 2023, according to NHS statistics. This is up from 12.5% in 2017. At the same time, a 2024 report from the...
View ArticleTwo Knicks join staple NBA All-Star starters
A pair of New York Knicks were tapped for the NBA All-Star Game as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and power forward Karl-Anthony Towns were named starters from the Eastern Conference on Thursday,...
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2025 budget ‘blanks’: Billions involved in DA adjustments after ratification
Adjustments to the proposed 2025 national budget involving billions of pesos were made even after the legislative branch already ratified the final version of the spending bill that was to be sent to...
View ArticleCebu university, Japanese group team up to open Central Visayas’ first drone...
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Institute of Technology-University has collaborated with a Japanese group to set up the first drone school in Central Visayas with the goal of making the Philippines...
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Where and how you can spend the Chinese New Year this 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Gong Xi Fa Cai! Out of ideas and plans on how to celebrate Chinese New Year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! There’s something for everyone, whether it’s exciting events,...
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