Arianne Lacanilao

Legazpi tourist arrivals up almost 200% in 2022

LEGAZPI CITY – After more than two years of lockdowns and implementation of health and safety protocols by the government against Covid-19 that heavily affected the business...

Terry Saldaña passes away

MANILA – Terry Saldaña, one of the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) most exciting players during the early 80s, passed away at age 64. League commissioner Willie Marcial...

Bill suspending use of mother tongue in K-3 gets House nod

MANILA – The proposal to suspend the use of mother tongue as the medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is gaining traction in the House...

Congressional gold medal awards highlight strong PH-US bond

Canada seeks to conclude defense MOU with PH by June

MANILA – The Canadian government is hoping to finalize and sign a defense cooperation deal with Manila on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue in June, the...

DepEd to look into camera purchases amid overpricing allegations

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it will look into the procurement of various digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLR) which were allegedly...

Tax break for parents of kids with special needs pushed

MANILA – Pinuno Party-list Representative Howard Guintu has filed a measure that would entitle taxpayers who are parents or guardians of children and youth with special needs...

Curriculum adjustment to make graduates job ready ‘crucial’

MANILA – The chair of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture on Wednesday said it is crucial to introduce adjustments to the Kinder to Grade...

House approves bill protecting freelance workers

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure providing protection and incentives to freelance workers. During the plenary session, the chamber...

DTI chief Pascual gets CA nod

MANILA – Members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday recognized Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual’s capacity to lead the agency as...