Category: General

Law removes ‘mother tongue’ use in kindergarten to Grade 3

Manila: The proposed measure removing the ‘mother tongue’ instruction in kindergarten to Grade 3 has lapsed into law on Oct. 10 without the signature of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Republic Act 12027 or the Act Discontinuing the Use of Mother T…

NAIA T4 to undergo renovation Nov. 6; reopening eyed Feb 2025

Manila: The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 will undergo “safety upgrades” and renovation beginning Nov. 6.

It is expected to reopen in February 2025.

The oldest among all NAIA terminals, Terminal 4 currently hosts AirSWIFT with…

Dengue cases in Iloilo province breach 10K but on decline

Iloilo: Dengue cases in Iloilo province reached 10,075, with 25 deaths from January to Oct. 5 this year, but on a declining trend, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on Friday.

‘Based on the dengue epidemic curve of the province,…

DOST partners with mall for sustainable initiative

Manila: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and mall giant SM inked a partnership Thursday to promote sustainable initiatives.

In an interview, DOST – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Developme…