P67B Allocated for Free Higher Education in 2026 Budget
The 2026 national budget allocates a historic P67 billion for free tertiary education, covering 5.7 million students. Senator Bam Aquino hails it as a victory for Filipino families.
The 2026 national budget allocates a historic P67 billion for free tertiary education, covering 5.7 million students. Senator Bam Aquino hails it as a victory for Filipino families.
M Lhuillier's ML Cares Foundation equips four South Cotabato schools with computers, supplies, and feeding programs, breaking down barriers to education. See the transformation.
The INTERNATIONAL Medical Assist Network (IMAN) offers free, confidential medical advice to Filipinos via text or email. Bridge the healthcare gap today.
Pakistan and Afghanistan launch a synchronized polio vaccination campaign in February 2026, aiming to protect over 45 million children from lifelong disability. Learn about this critical cross-border health initiative.
The Philippines' Green Lane Initiative approved 232 strategic projects in 2025, worth P6.11 trillion and set to create nearly 400,000 jobs. Discover how this boosts the economy.
Security Bank Foundation expanded its education programs in 2025, constructing 62 new classrooms and repairing 128 more to combat classroom shortages and support out-of-school youth in the Philippines.
Philippines hits UN education funding benchmark with P1.38 trillion 2026 budget. Senator Bam Aquino urges passage of Angat Sweldo Para sa Guro Act for P10,000 teacher pay increase. Read the full story.
Retired Air Force General Romeo Poquiz was arrested at NAIA Terminal 3 on sedition charges. His lawyer accuses the government of weaponizing justice. Read the full story.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 budget allocates P85 billion to construct and rehab classrooms, targeting the 165,000-room backlog. Learn how this will impact schools.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro greenlights over P2.14 billion for education, targeting infrastructure, disaster recovery, and innovation after finding P1B unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
The Senate approves the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, with massive allocations for education, health, and agriculture. Read the breakdown of key investments.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro activates over P2.14 billion for Cebu's education, including infrastructure and disaster rehab, after discovering P1B in unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is launching a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, partnering with Mandaue City College to offer Business Management and IT courses to qualified inmates. This initiative aims to provide rehabilitation through education.
Six former 4Ps beneficiaries from Central Visayas aced the 2025 Licensure Exam for Teachers, landing in the Top 10. Their success highlights the power of education and government support. Read their inspiring stories.
The Asia-Pacific region is spearheading the global AI revolution, with China's innovation fueling an expected $1 trillion economic gain. Discover how regional cooperation is shaping the future.
Sen. Bam Aquino leads the latest PUBLiCUS Asia survey. Discover his plans for education reform and government transparency as he eyes 2026 priorities.
The Department of Education recognized 12 individuals for their extraordinary contributions to Philippine education. Discover the inspiring stories of teachers, learners, and private citizens who made a difference.
A Filipino journalist recounts a transformative two-week media trip to Beijing, exploring China's digital landscape, 'whole-process democracy,' and regional media camaraderie. Read his unique perspective.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
Cebu attracts P20.7B in BOI-approved projects, generating 2,877 jobs by 2026. Discover the sectors driving growth and the challenges ahead.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
A P7-month Cebu Technological University project is over a year late due to a political review, forcing students to endure classes under tents. Will the January 2026 promise be kept?
A viral Facebook post sparks debate as teen pregnancy is framed as a badge of honor online. Experts warn this romanticizes a life-altering reality. Learn why informed choices, not viral trends, empower youth.
DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
Senator Bam Aquino calls for urgent action to address the severe lack of support for over 5 million Filipino children with disabilities, highlighting gaps in education and funding.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro establishes Cebu People's Action Center via executive order, criticizing the Provincial Board's budget cut. The move aims to enhance community service, especially during emergencies.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
DepEd Central Visayas struggles with depleted funds and engineer shortage to rehab schools hit by September's earthquake and Typhoon Tino. Over 700,000 students affected.
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.