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In a move to advance inclusive tourism in the country, the Department of Tourism (DoT) is rolling out a new initiative that opens up training and employment opportunities for qualified senior citizens. The program may soon extend to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable sectors. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Commission …

To support efforts in streamlining government services, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched a dedicated “ease of doing business” (EODB) lane at its main office in Aseana City, Parañaque. The initiative aims to provide quicker access to passport and consular services for eligible individuals. The move coincides with the observance of Ease of Doing Business Month this May, …

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver’s license of the motorist involved in the fatal Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) crash on May 4, which claimed the lives of two individuals. In a five-page resolution signed by LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, the driver of the black SUV from Batangas was found guilty of reckless driving. …

A Korean national wanted in South Korea for gang-related violence has been apprehended in Pasay City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced Friday. The suspect, identified as Jang Seong Woong, was arrested Thursday by agents from the NBI-Organized and Transnational Crime Division (OTCD) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI)-Fugitive Search Unit (FSU), working alongside the Korean National Police Agency …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s bold directive for all members of his Cabinet to submit courtesy resignations marks a decisive moment in his administration—one that signals a recalibration of priorities, leadership accountability, and a renewed focus on performance. This sweeping move is not unprecedented in Philippine politics, but it carries significant weight at this point in Marcos Jr.’s presidency. With more …

By Tracy Cabrera  BATASAN HILLS, Quezon City — Some 5.58 million high school graduates are considered currently as being ‘functionally illiterate’ or having problems in comprehension and understanding, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a statement, House committee on basic education and culture chairman Roman Romulo of the Lone District of Pasig City cited that the 5.58 million individuals …

By Tracy Cabrera  THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced the assumption of new leadership, management and administration of its Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and including the case against former president Rodrigo’ Rody’ Duterte (FPRRD) in the wake of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s leave of absence.  Assuming over the OTP and the litigation of Duterte’s case of …

By Tracy Cabrera  BATASAN HILLS, Quezon City — Noting the four hours of applied economics featured in the K-12 curriculum, Marikina District II representative Stella Luz Quimbo is questioning the Department of Education (DepEd) about the need to include these subjects when not all students take a program related to business or economics. During the hearing of the House committee …

By Tracy Cabrera  MALACAÑANG, Manila — It’s a green light for the creation of 16,000 new teaching positions in public schools for School Year 2025 to 2026 as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved funding based on President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM)’s directive to strengthen the education sector and ensure sufficient manpower in the country’s educational institutions. According …

By Tracy Cabrera   VATICAN CITY, Rome — Meeting with the pontifical foundation known as the Fondazione Centesimus Annus–Pro Pontifice that is tasked to promote the goals of the Apostolic See, Pope Leo XIV has issued the challenge on helping develop the Church’s Social Doctrine with the “people of God, in this time of great social upheaval.” The Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice …