Filipino educators are known for their resourcefulness and creativity, integrating various teaching methods to enrich student learning. Inspired by this spirit, Dr. Mariyel Hiyas Liwanag, a Communication Arts Assistant Professor and Learning Resource Center Director at UPLB, created “Isabuhay”, a free educational board game designed to promote language preservation in the Philippines. The project, developed…
A devastating fire at Club Pulse in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed 59 people early Sunday, reportedly ignited by on-stage fireworks, authorities confirmed. Arrest warrants have been issued for four individuals as a criminal investigation begins. The blaze erupted around 3 a.m., as over 1,000 concertgoers attended a performance by hip-hop duo DNK. “Initially we didn’t…
Waking up at 5 AM has long been associated with success, discipline, and high performance. From CEOs to athletes, many accomplished individuals credit their early wake-up time as a key factor in their productivity and personal growth. Robin Sharma’s book The 5 AM Club popularized this concept, emphasizing how the early hours of the morning…
A devastating series of tornadoes tore through the US Midwest and Southeast overnight, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Torn-off roofs, twisted poles, shattered signs, and debris now litter the streets, with buildings in Butler, Missouri, standing as stark reminders of nature’s fury. 14 lives were lost as 26 tornadoes were reported—though not yet confirmed—to have…
Police are preparing murder and rape charges against a security guard accused of molesting and killing a seven-year-old Grade 1 pupil in Butuan City on Saturday, March 15. “Yes, our assigned police unit is now preparing rape and murder charges against the suspect, for filing in the City Prosecutor’s Office and inquest proceeding,” said Police Major…
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has issued guidelines for the establishment and registration of pharmaceutical economic zones (pharmazones) to streamline regulatory processes, reduce drug prices, and attract global pharmaceutical investors to the country. The guidelines were approved by the PEZA Board, chaired by Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque, during its meeting in February. The…
Netflix’s latest K-drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines, has taken the streaming world by storm, debuting at No. 4 on Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched non-English series for the week of March 3-9. With 3.6 million viewers logging 13.9 million hours, the show has topped charts in South Korea, Hong Kong, and Indonesia and ranked in…
Boracay remains secure despite the recent discovery of Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova’s body in an abandoned chapel, regional police assured. Mickova, 23, was reported missing last Tuesday and found the following day in an area behind the beachfront. Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, director of Police Regional Office 6, described her disappearance and death as…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented a series of reforms designed to streamline firearm registration and licensing procedures while enhancing cybersecurity and accessibility. In a news release on Sunday, the PNP said the shift to a more advanced and fortified platform comes following the May 2024 cyberattack that exposed vulnerabilities in the previous system….
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has pledged PHP300 million in financial grant to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to help improve its facilities and provide advanced training resources for its cadets. Speaking at the 45th PNPA Alumni Homecoming at Camp Gen. Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite on Friday, PAGCOR chair and chief…