MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has significantly improved its compliance with Commission on Audit (COA) recommendations, resolving 83% of its outstanding audit findings in 2025, up from 52% the previous year, as governance reforms under Education Secretary Sonny Angara continue to take effect. According to COA’s consolidated annual audit report for the year

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) on Friday warned the public and contractors against unauthorized individuals misrepresenting the agency. According to the DPWH-NCR, a certain individual is posing as Las Piñas-Muntinlupa District Engineer Ryan Dela Cruz to solicit money from contractors, companies, and the public. “A

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has maintained that the former speaker of the House of Representatives has been always ready to face the possible cases against him, as they are confident that they will be able to defend their innocence. In a statement on Friday, lawyer Elaine Atienza said that

BACOLOD CITY – Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), broke ground for its 239-megawatt peak (MWp) Luna Solar Power Plant and a 65-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system in Barangay Luna, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Friday morning, July 24. The Luna solar plant, which is expected to be

New Survey Reveals Most Filipinos Are Not Watching VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Case SARA DUTERTE – Public awareness of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte is high, but a recent study found that only one in 10 Filipinos closely monitors the hearings. A nationwide survey conducted by the newly launched public opinion research ... Read more

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Yeng Constantino Shares the Real Story Behind Her Timeless Hit ‘Hawak Kamay’ YENG CONSTANTINO – Long before becoming a celebrated singer-songwriter, Yeng Constantino poured her deepest emotions into a song that would eventually touch millions of hearts. Yeng Constantino recently reflected on the deeply personal story behind one of the most iconic songs in her ... Read more

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Foreigners can buy property in Phuket, but they cannot own land outright, and that shapes almost everything else. Phuket counts 40,600 units for sale across 343 developments, one of the most active markets in Southeast Asia, with its own rules and risks a generic Thailand guide won’t cover. This guide covers where to buy, what …

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