The Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to remove Science from the Grade 1 curriculum of incoming students, citing that doing so will make learning a much more enjoyable experience. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said that the decision to simplify the Basic Education Curriculum is based on the design of K to 12 curriculum. “The [...]
Come September 23-25, SM Megamall will be holding it’s first ever, 3-day Mega Food Sale. That’s right, it’s not going to be you’re usual 3-day sale. Over 91 participating food outlets are participating in the event, offering discounts, freebies, special offers etc. Kind of the typical mall sale, the only difference is that you’re buying food [...]
Manila, Philippines – Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte has announced that August 29 and August 30 have been declared as non-working holidays. The holidays are in light of National Heroes’ Day on the 29th and the end of Ramadan on the 30th. Both holidays were finalized in accordance with the proclamation No. 84 released by [...]
Working in tandem with the World Wildlife Federation, Coca-Cola unveiled a billboard that calls for saving the planet, and actually benefits the surrounding area. This living billboard measures 60 x 60 feet and is made up of approximately 3,600 Fukien tea plants surrounding the iconic Coke bottle shape. The pots containing the plants are made [...]
It seems that someone at the Department of Tourism has done something right in the form of this head turning ad. This ad is the first from a series of ads that will be making its way to billboards, newspapers and even local television channels. The “Pilipinas Tara na!” campaign is a project of the [...]
In the midst of the territorial spat between the Philippines and China for claims over the Spratly Group of Islands, PAGASA is urging Filipinos to stop using the term South China Sea and start using a much more local name for the body of water west of our country, the Philippine West Sea. Science Undersecretary [...]
Starting May 30, 2011, the MMDA together with together with the 17 local government units (LGU) will be strictly enforcing RA 9211 AKA the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 throughout Metro Manila, specifically mentioning that they’ll be targeting public smokers. According to the ordinance, smoking would not be allowed in public places along major and [...]
Toycon.ph promises for the biggest Philippine Toys and Hobbies Convention ever. It’s the 10th anniversary of Asia’s biggest and long time running convention for comics, toys, anime, cosplay, movies, gaming and anything related to hobby and collectibles. The 10th Toycon will happen on June 18-19, spanning all three Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. For those [...]
Former president Fidel “FVR” Ramos launched a “purple ribbon” campaign in full support of the reproductive health bill. FVR said in his speech that president Aquino must lead the campaign for the enactment of the controversial bill. “To do the right thing, Mr. President you must now certify the Reproductive Health bill as urgent,” Ramos [...]
MANILA, Philippines — Riders of both rail transits spanning the metro can rest easy for the month of April as Department of Transportation and Communications chief Jose de Jesus disclosed that the LRT Authority Board has decided to delay the fare increase in the wake of oil price increases and the subsequent hikes in the [...]
