The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is offering 44 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) this year for free. According to its Facebook post, the online courses will cover “a wide range of topics to spark your curiosity and fuel your growth.” Those who will complete the courses will earn e-certificates, which can be…
HE PHILIPPINES HAS MORE ISLANDS THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE Did You Know? The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) of the Philippines recently released an official update on the number of islands in the country, revealing a substantial increase from the long-accepted figure of 7,107 to an astonishing 7,641 islands, clustered into three…
Fares of commuters using the Light Rail Transit Line 1 might be more expensive soon. The Light Rail Manila Corporation confirms that they submitted a petition for a fare increase “as part of the periodic fare process.”
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There’s no question why the MacBook Air is one of the most popular laptops in the market: aside from being slim and light, the MacBook Air’s M3 chip is both powerful and efficient that can last for a whole day of productivity on a single charge. Windows laptops are catching up recently with Copilot+ and…
Medical costs in the Philippines are seen to climb by double digits, according to a survey by global advisory company Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The WTW Global Medical Trends Survey showed that medical insurance costs are expected to increase by 18.3% in the Philippines. The Philippines ranked the second highest growth among markets in Asia…
MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro condemned yesterday what she said were increasing death threats and harassment she has been receiving through text messages and phone calls, as the meeting of impeachment endorsers and complainants against Vice President Sara Duterte draws near. “These cowardly acts of intimidation will…
Norovirus is spiking across the United States this winter, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads via contaminated surfaces, food and water, and close contact with infected individuals. It’s also known as the ‘vomiting bug.’ Medics first discovered noroviruses in 1972…
MANILA, Philippines — Inflation is expected to pick up in December as analysts point to rising prices of food, electricity and fuel, but full-year inflation is still seen to settle within the two to four percent target for the first time in two years. UnionBank chief economist Ruben Carlo Asuncion said inflation likely rose to…
Isang 19-anyos na dalaga na kinilalang si Angel Mae Gallo ang nagdadalamhati matapos siyang dalhin agad sa ospital dahil sa matinding pananakit ng kanyang tagiliran at hirap sa paghinga. Ayon sa ulat, madalas umanong kumain si Angel ng instant noodles at sinasabay pa ito ng pag-inom ng soft drinks tulad ng Coke. Dahil sa kanyang…
