Manila, Philippines – The nation’s literacy crisis is increasingly difficult to ignore. A recent study published by Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives reveals a troubling trend: many young Filipino learners have advanced to higher primary levels despite struggling with basic reading and math skills.
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James Reid hits the road with “Traffic” music video
James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.
Cayetano Suportado ang Panukala para sa Kaligtasan ng mga Bata sa mga Pasyalan
Nilagdaan ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules ang Senate Bill No. 1926 sa ilalim ng Committee Report No. 39 na nag-eendorso sa […]
Contractor na si Curlee Discaya Isinugod sa Pagamutan
ISINUGOD ng mga tauhan ng Sergeant at Arms sa pagamutan, ang nakadetene sa Senado na contractor na si Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, isa sa mga personalidad […]
Mayor Isko Pinangunahan ang Oathtaking ng Dangwa Flower Market Association
Mayor Isko Pinangunahan ang Oathtaking ng Dangwa Flower Market Association Pinangunahan ni Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, kasama si HAWKERS Director Raffy Alejandro, ang […]
Gatchalian: Gamitin ang Contingency Fund para sa Agarang Ayuda sa Petrolyo ng PUV drivers
Sinabi ni Senador Win Gatchalian na pwedeng gamitin ng pamahalaan ang contingency fund ng Pangulo para sa agarang pagbibigay ng fuel subsidy sa mga driver ng Public Utility Vehicle (PUV).
Goodbye sa matarik na ‘Mt. Kamuning’: Mas ligtas na footbridge binuksan ni PBBM
Ininspeksyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang bagong footbridge at concourse sa Kamuning Station ng EDSA Busway, kapalit ng dating matarik at hindi ligtas […]
Task Force Kasanag Naghain ng Reklamong sa mga Opisyal ng NIA, mga Kontratista; Dating mga Opisyal ng DPWH Kinasuhan Din
QUEZON CITY — Inanunsyo ng Task Force Kasanag (TFK), sa pangunguna ni Dr. John J. Chiong, ang paghahain nito ng mga reklamo sa Office of the Ombudsman laban sa mga opisyal ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA), ilang pribadong kontratista, at dating mga opisyal ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
First repatriation flight from Dubai arrives in Manila amid Middle East tension
Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Malacañang confirmed that the first flight carrying repatriated Filipinos — Emirates EK336from Dubai (DXB) to Manila (MNL) —arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 at 6:45 a.m.
Malacañang Urges End to Objectification of Women, Calls for Respect and Dignity in Public Discourse
Marking Women’s Month, Malacañang on Wednesday called for an end to the culture of objectifying women, stressing that women deserve respect and dignity, not to […]
Goitia: Walang Selektibong Soberanya
Mariing iginiit ng isang opisyal na hindi maaaring maging “selektibo” ang paggalang sa soberanya, sa gitna ng magkakasalungat na paninindigan ng Tsina sa usapin ng pandaigdigang seguridad at sa West Philippine Sea.
PCO, Mga Pahayagan Nagbuklod Para Sa Oplan Kontra Fake News
Nagkaisa ang Presidential Communications Office (PCO) at ang siyam na pangunahing pahayagan sa bansa upang labanan ang paglaganap ng “fake news” at disinformation sa digital […]
Enchanted Kingdom’s COO takes oath as president of Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
Now in its 30th year, Enchanted Kingdom — the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines — continues to be one of the lead advocates for local industry development, following the recent induction of its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Cynthia R. Mamon, Ph.D., as the president of the PCCI-Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (LCCI).
NHMFC advances blockchain initiative to bolster transparency and housing finance securitization
The state-run National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) is taking a significant step toward strengthening its commitment to transparency, technological resilience, and modernization of its housing finance securitization through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Bayanichain Tech Inc. (BYC Ventures).
Pag-IBIG Fund declares record P64.34B dividends for 2025; Regular Savings rate rises to 6.62%, MP2 climbs to 7.12%
Pag-IBIG Fund declared the highest dividend payout in its 45-year history, announcing P64.34 billion in dividends for 2025. The Regular Savings dividend rate rose to 6.62%, while the Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) Savings rate climbed to 7.12%, reflecting the agency’s solid financial position and strong operational performance.
SHFC approves two new ECMP projects; total beneficiaries exceed 6,600 families
The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), an attached agency under the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), has surpassed 6,600 beneficiary-families nationwide under its Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP) following the approval of two new housing projects that will benefit more than 360 families in Cebu and Laguna.
Pag-IBIG Fund investment income jumps nearly 50% to ₱9.43 billion in 2025; assets hit ₱1.23 trillion
Pag-IBIG Fund said its investment income rose nearly 50% to ₱9.43 billion in 2025, reinforcing the agency’s strong fiscal position and helping sustain affordable home financing and growing member savings, officials said Wednesday (Feb. 25).
Garbin Raises Alarm Over Alleged Jueteng Resurgence in Albay After STL Shutdown
AKO BICOL Party-list Rep. Alfredo A. Garbin Jr. has sounded the alarm over what he described as the resurgence of illegal jueteng operations in Albay, warning that the shutdown of legal Small Town Lottery (STL) operations has opened the door to criminal syndicates and deprived charity programs of millions in monthly funding.
TRICAP Attends Necrological Service for Former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.; Reaffirms Commitment to Defend and Strengthen IPRA
The Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines (TRICAP), led by its National President and joined by Indigenous elders and leaders from various ancestral domains, attended today’s necrological service at the House of Representatives in honor of former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
Government Delivers Long-Delayed Balikbayan Boxes as Final Wave of Delivery Rollout Begins
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have commenced the distribution of the first batch of the final wave of abandoned balikbayan boxes to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), marking a major milestone in the government’s sustained effort to ensure that long-delayed shipments finally reach their intended recipients.
Pag-IBIG backs precast housing with Megawide, targets over 7,000 units in two years
Pag-IBIG Fund highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and modern construction technology in accelerating socialized housing delivery as officials joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the ceremonial launch of a precast manufacturing facility in Taytay, Rizal on Monday, Feb. 16.
DTI Kicks Off 2026 Trade Fair Calendar with Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair
Mandated to promote the efficient marketing of local products and expand market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and One Town One Product (BMDPO) continues to strengthen its national trade fair program as a core platform for enterprise growth, buyer linkage, and product development.
4,000 Bagong Silid-Aralan Itatayo sa Ilalim ng DepEd-LGU Partnership
Magpapatayo ang pamahalaan ng humigit-kumulang 4,000 bagong silid-aralan sa buong bansa upang matugunan ang matagal nang kakulangan sa mga classroom, ayon kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,
Pag-IBIG Members’ Savings Surge 21% to Record ₱160.41 Billion in 2025; MP2 Savings Hit ₱83.51 Billion
Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved a record ₱160.41 billion in 2025, marking a 21% increase from the previous year and the highest amount ever recorded in the agency’s history.
Paninindigan sa Soberanya ng Pilipinas, Iginigiit sa Gitna ng Isyu sa West Philippine Sea
Nanawagan ng malinaw at matatag na paninindigan para sa soberanya ng Pilipinas ang isang lider ng alyansa sa gitna ng mga pahayag na kumakalat online hinggil sa West Philippine Sea (WPS).
President Marcos marks 80 years of Philippines-U.S. ties, vows stronger alliance for security and prosperity
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed confidence that the Philippines-United States alliance will continue to advance with renewed conviction and commitment, as both […]
Tulong para sa mga biktima ng iligal na pabahay sa Magalang, Pampanga, tiniyak ng SHFC
Magbibigay ng tulong ang Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) sa mga indibidwal na naapektuhan ng umano’y ilegal na housing scheme sa Magalang, Pampanga.
DHSUD delivers on President Marcos’ program for decent housing at grassroots level
Fulfilling President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s pledge for decent housing, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has conducted a nationwide series of […]
Pag-angkin sa Teritoryo ng Pilipinas Walang Batayan
Mariing iginiit ng isang opisyal na hindi maaaring manahimik ang bansa sa harap ng mga pahayag na aniya’y tuwirang umaatake sa legal na posisyon ng Pilipinas at nagpapahina sa mga institusyong nagtatanggol sa soberanya nito.
YAKULT 10 MILER IS BACK
Now on it’s 34th year and one of the country’s pioneer races, the Yakult 10 Miler will be held in a first ever Trilogy Run this year.
