Old school calendar returning next year
The Department of Education will commit to President Marcos’ decision to revert to the old school calendar by next year, according to an agency official......»»
LandBank Sipalay branch moves to new home
LandBank Sipalay branch moves to new home.....»»
UK researchers unveil face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman - manilastandard.net
UK researchers unveil face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman manilastandard.net.....»»
Loyalty Programs are a Must for Your Business
Customer loyalty is one of the cornerstones of any successful business. Acquiring new customers is a costly and tiring endeavor, even for the most enthusiastic of business owners. This makes it far more effective to nurture the relationships you already have. Here come loyalty programs, which are powerful tools that incentivize repeat business and foster […].....»»
UAAP finals-bound Golden Tigresses thank doubters
The UST Golden Tigresses have hurdled every challenge they’ve faced en route to a return trip to the finals in UAAP Season 86, as they ended a five-year absence in the championship round......»»
DFA: No deals made with China over Ayungin Shoal
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) maintained the Philippines has not made any deals with China concerning the Ayungin Shoal after Beijing claimed that Manila had agreed on a "new model" for handling their territorial dispute......»»
Marcos backs revert to old acad calendar in 2025
Extreme heat driven by climate change has forced the government to speed up its return to the old school calendar, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself asking Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to provide a "concerted plan" for schools to go back to the June-March schedule by "next year.".....»»
Lego Star Wars unveils 25th anniversary sets, promos
In time for "Star Wars" Day last May the 4th, the Lego Star Wars franchise marked its 25th anniversary with new sets, exclusive freebies, and discounts......»»
The week ahead
Let’s take a look forward at a clean, holiday-free week for the PSE and the US market......»»
DND-China deal charot! ‘Tigilan n’yo panloloko sa West PH Sea’
Inakusahan ni Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro ang Chinese embassy ng pagkakalat ng kasinungalingan matapos nilang ilutang na may ‘new model’ ng kasunduan sa paghawak ng pinag-aawayang West Philippine Sea. The post DND-China deal charot! ‘Tigilan n’yo panloloko sa West PH Sea’ first appeared on Abante......»»
Haute summer: Store openings, pop-up stores solidify Manila’s claim as fashion capital
Here are some updates on new fashion store openings in town that further stake Manila’s claim as a budding global fashion capital, as the “world’s richest man in fashion” Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), believed Manila would be......»»
Xian Lim flexes new girlfriend on social media
After confirming his relationship with the Viva producer, actor and director Xian Lim flexed Iris Lee on social media. .....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5
KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»
Canino, Lady Spikers motivated by UAAP failed title defense
The lost season of La Salle will serve as a motivation for the Lady Spikers next year, star Angel Canino said......»»
1 dead, 3 hurt as fires hit Manila, Taguig
A bedridden 86-year-old woman died while three others were injured when fires broke out in Manila and Taguig yesterday morning......»»
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations to air in UK documentary
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has denied new allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against men, ahead of the release next week of a UK television documentary featuring their claims......»»
Laufey set to perform thrice in Manila this year
Laufey (pronounced l?y-v?y) is set to serenade the Philippines three times this year with her dreamy jazz sounds. Two of her shows are happening this month, to be followed by one in September......»»
Globe cranks up fight vs illegal gambling sites
Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has blocked access to more than 1,000 illegal gambling sites in the first quarter of the year in an effort to push its subscribers away from financial and social troubles......»»
ASEAN+3 putting up fund to tap during emergencies, crises
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the neighboring economies of China, Japan and Korea (ASEAN+3) have agreed to establish a new financing facility that members can tap in times of emergency shocks and other crises......»»
NLEX seeks P5 billion funding for decongestion projects
The concessionaire managing the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) plans to raise as much as P5 billion this year to fund expansion projects that would improve traveling experience......»»