MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposed law strengthening the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and declaring it as a National Polytechnic University. Voting 196-0-3, House lawmakers passed House Bill No. 11341 or the proposed Revised Polytechnic University of the Philippines Charter. Under the measure,…
A 2-year-old child, who died late last year in what appears to be a case of parental abuse, was force-fed ultra-spicy “buldak” sauce and soju, a court hearing revealed Thursday. Prosecutors made the accusations during the first hearing at the Daejeon District Court in the trial of the deceased child’s parents who face charges of…
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Jisoo is coming to Manila !On X, Jisoo’s agency JISOO announced the K-pop star will be bringing the “Lights, Love, Action!” tour to Manila.
Good morning, everyone! Many parts of Luzon woke up to noticeably cooler temperatures this Wednesday morning, thanks to the prevailing northeast monsoon, or Amihan. PAGASA reported some delightfully chilly readings: ● Baguio City: A crisp 14.6°C ● La Trinidad, Benguet: A slightly warmer 16.3°C Several other areas also saw temperatures dip below 20°C: ● Itbayat,…
A recently discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has captured the attention of the European Space Agency (ESA). While the probability of an impact with Earth in December 2032 is currently estimated at a relatively low 1.2%, the potential consequences warrant discussion. The asteroid, estimated to be between 40 and 90 meters in diameter, poses a significant…
The Asian entertainment world is mourning the loss of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who passed away at the age of 48 due to complications from pneumonia. Hsu’s death, reported Monday, sent shockwaves through her fanbase and the industry, with tributes pouring in from across Asia and beyond. Hsu rose to prominence in the early 2000s…
This year’s Grammy Awards were a spectacular event, filled with unforgettable performances and emotional acceptance speeches. Beyoncé’s historic win for Album of the Year with “Cowboy Carter” dominated the headlines, making her the most awarded artist in Grammy history and the first Black woman to win the top prize this century. Her win was particularly…
A devastating helicopter crash in Sitio Arimung-mong, Barangay San Miguel, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, claimed the life of a female pilot on Saturday afternoon. The incident, reported around 5 p.m., has sparked a thorough investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Initial reports indicate that the light helicopter, tail number RP-C3424, crashed into…
Resolving the country’s classroom shortage is projected to take more than 20 years, given the current average annual budget of P24 billion.T he Philippines lacks 165,443 classrooms, based on Department of Education (DepEd) data. The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) said in its Year Two Report, released on Monday, January 27, that around…
