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A century of Philippine accountancy

In my long life as a professional writer – aside from being a fictionist, journalist and academic – I’ve occasionally been asked to write books for both private and public institutions and individuals, usually to commemorate an important milestone. My clients have included banks, power and energy companies, accounting firms, NGOs, business tycoons, politicians and thinkers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

What I Can See and Feel

 I can see the sky getting darker I can hear the gods playing with thunder I can see the wind blowing stronger I can hear the cats meowling, dogs barking harder. I can feel you when you smile and when you cry, inside As you go through life's long and bumpy ride I can see you even when you hide As you lick your wounds, I am by your side. I can see.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Q& A: Filipina author Mixkaela Villalon on writing and publishing her book ‘Interregnum’

Villalon talks 'Interregnum,' why she highlights the Filipino social conditions in her work, and how she unlearned viewing the male experience as universal when reading.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Teenage pregnancy, a case study: ‘At 18, I found out I was pregnant’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “I was only 18 years old when I found out that I was pregnant,” Loiuse said as she began to recall what she considers one of the darkest hours of her life. “I was confused and scared that time. My partner and I were not ready at all. We even planned.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

When legends meet

Eight-year NBA veteran and once the highest-paid basketball player in Europe Josh Childress wasn’t born yet when Yoyong Martirez played on the Philippine team at the 1972 Munich Olympics. But when they met up during the recent EASL Final Four here, there was instant connection between the two cage legends......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

1968 redux

A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has been sweeping American college campuses, prompting academic administrators and political leaders to push back and invoke their powers – including calling in the police – to curtail the demonstrations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Rest period

As extreme heat disrupts onsite classes nationwide, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte says returning to the old academic calendar cannot be rushed, explaining that teachers and learners need a “rest period” between school years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Marcos appoints five new CHED officials

De Vera said the new appointees have "impressive academic credentials and expertise that will help CHED implement its mandates and priorities under the Marcos administration.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Mayor Honey brings pride to Manila, speaks at HPAIR conference in Boston

Mayor Honey Lacuna has brought pride to the city of Manila after having been chosen to speak at the Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) 2024 Harvard Conference in Boston. Held from February 9 to February 11, 2024, the said conference integrates the contents of the academic and business world where delegates […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Group wants schools installed with solar panels

The Philippine government should “take drastic measures” to address difficulties faced by students and teachers during the dry and hot season instead of shifting to the old academic calendar, according to a youth climate activism group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Consultations begin on school calendar shift

The Department of Education has commenced consultations on reverting to the old academic calendar of June to March, a proposal triggered by the struggle of students and teachers to hold classes during the dry and warm season......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Presuming regularity

She is fluent in Filipino and claims to have been born and bred in the Philippines, but can’t remember the house where she was born, why her birth was registered only 17 years later, what homeschooling program she supposedly had until high school or why she did not attend a regular school or finish college......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Atasha Muhlach admits getting first phone at 17, still learning social media

Host-model Atasha Muhlach, daughter of celebrity couple Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, revealed that she received her first-ever phone just five years ago when she was 17 years old......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Jessy Mendiola star-struck with in-laws Vilma Santos, Edu Manzano

Although she is a star herself, Jessy Mendiola admitted that she also gets intimidated, especially when it comes to her in-laws, actors Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Marcos approves return to old school calendar; SY 2024-2025 to end April 15

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved a proposal for schools in basic education to end School Year 2024-2025 on April 15 as part of the government's gradual revert to the old academic calendar without cutting the required number of school days and resorting to Saturday classes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

UP Mindanao introduces new degree programs, inclusive admissions policy

The University of the Philippines Mindanao has announced upgrades to its academic programs and admissions policies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year

Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education yesterday said it has suggested to President Marcos to end the coming school year 2024-2025 in March 2025 and start the succeeding school year by June......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

UP Diliman cited as Philippines top university

The University of the Philippines-Diliman was ranked as the country’s top university for its research performance, non-academic prominence and the impact of recognized alumni, according to independent ranking site EduRank.org......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

CHED eyes stronger academic ties with Turkey universities

Citing Turkey’s support in the Bangsamoro peace process, De Vera said it was “only fitting that the Philippines and Turkey move on to sustain bilateral partnerships covering areas of mutual interest to both countries.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Bringing UP to the people

Since it was established in 1908 as a “university for Filipinos,” the University of the Philippines has grown into a system of eight “constituent universities,” each with a certain degree of autonomy but all of them unified by a common vision, shared practices and high academic standards......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024