2017-05-25 14:59
(UPDATED) A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Zambales and felt in nearby provinces and cities, including parts of Luzon, National Capital Region (NCR) and Metro Manila. The temblor was… Read More
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2017-05-17 16:01
The Anti-Distracted Driving Law will take in full effect tomorrow, May 18. We already know that this new law is otherwise known as “No texting while driving in the Philippines” s… Read More
2017-05-16 23:59
The Anti-Distracted Driving Law, commonly referred to as “No Texting While Driving Law of the Philippines“, lapsed into law and will take effect nationwide on Thursday… Read More
2017-05-16 03:21
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rocks Masbate on Tuesday, May 16, at arround 10:06 in the morning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reports that the recent temblo… Read More
2017-05-16 02:24
One of the most important celebrations for Muslims, not just in the Philippines but around the world, is the holy month of Ramadhan, where they take their sacrificial month-long fasting. Dur… Read More
2017-05-14 13:49
The annual Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSF-BOEA) has named its new set of winners for this year during an awarding ceremony held on M… Read More
2017-05-10 08:30
English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran, has chosen Manila to be part of his Divide Asian Tour 2017. Philippine Concerts (@philconcerts) made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday. #D… Read More
2017-05-10 08:05
The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the school calendar for SY 2017-2018. DepEd Order 25, s. 2017 states that the School Year 2017-2018 shall formally open on Monday… Read More
2017-05-05 10:29
The Legal Education Board (LEB) on Friday released the PhilSAT 2017 results, list of passers and topnotchers. PhilSAT or Philippine Law School Admission Test is an aptitude test for aspiring… Read More
2017-05-03 12:10
The Commission on Appointments (CA) rejects the ad-interim appointment of Gina Lopez as secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during a hearing last Wednesda… Read More
2017-05-03 08:58
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo faced inquiries from the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, May 3. Taguiwalo answered questions from the pa… Read More
2017-05-03 03:42
The Supreme Court of the Philippines released the November 2016 Bar Exam results on May 3, 2017, Wednesday. A total of 3747 out of 6344 examinees or 59.06% passed the 2016 Bar Exam held last… Read More
2017-05-02 12:56
When will the November 2016 Bar Exam be released? Too much agony is causing the bar examinees of the recent examination of aspiring lawyers as they wait for the release of the result of the… Read More
2017-05-02 11:24
It’s only been two (2) days after the coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas 2017, but the beauty pageant was already surrounded with controversy. Fashion Pulis, a popular go-to goss… Read More
2017-04-30 19:37
The new queen was crowned during the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 coronation night held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 30, 2017. Rachel Louise Peters was crowned as Miss Universe &ndash&hell…Read More
2017-04-30 19:15
The Binibining Pilipinas crowns have been passed on to its new successors. Six (6) new beauty queens were crowned at the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 grand coronation night held on Sunday, Apri… Read More
2017-04-30 17:14
The Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Coronation Night is currently happening in Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Forty (40) candidates vie for six crowns – the highly coveted Miss Unive… Read More
2017-04-30 13:32
The Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Coronation Night is happening tonight, April 30, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. ABS-CBN has bought the exclusive rights for the coverage of… Read More
2017-04-29 09:00
One of the identifiable means to recognize a professional is through the professional titles appended to their names, such as for instance, the use of MD for Medical Doctors, RPT for Re… Read More
2017-04-28 22:40
A strong earthquake with magnitude 7.2 shook Sarangani and parts of Mindanao at 4:23 early morning on Saturday, April 29. Aftershocks and damages are expected following the huge quake. Accor… Read More
2017-04-28 03:17
(Updated) Are the ToMiho breakup rumors true? Couple Tommy Esguerra and Miho Nishida, otherwise known for their love team moniker as “ToMiho”, is rumored to be heading to s… Read More
2017-04-28 01:11
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued yesterday Labor Advisory No. 4, series of 2017 or the Payment of Wages for the Special Non-Working Day today, 28 April 2017, as the count… Read More
2017-04-27 08:27
Select banks in Metro Manila have announced banking hours and schedule during the 30th ASEAN Summit which will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, April 29… Read More
2017-04-27 06:19
The Department of Health has reopened application for the Senior High School Voucher program (SHS VP) from May 1 to 15, 2017. Interested applicants may apply online: http://ovap.deped… Read More
2017-04-24 14:39
The Government Security Insurance System (GSIS) has announced that the agency is now accepting applications for its college scholarship program for school year 2017-2018. Four hundred (400)… Read More
2017-04-24 10:29
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened applications for its enhanced GSIS Scholarship Program (GSP) for Academic Year 2017-2018. For this upcoming school year, GSIS will b… Read More
2017-04-23 10:39
The Civil Service Commission has released the list of passers for the March 2017 Civil Service Examination – Pencil and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for the professional and Sub-professio… Read More
2017-04-22 11:36
The International Placement Service of the German Federal Employment Agency (ZAV/BA) is in urgent need of qualified 400 nurses specialized in geriatric care, ICU and general ward servic… Read More
2017-04-21 23:50
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is conducting nationwide job fairs on May 1, 2017, to celebrate the first Labor Day under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Dutert… Read More
2017-04-21 11:30
A very long weekend awaits students and workers in select cities in Metro Manila next week. The Malacañang Palace announced on Friday that April 27 (Thursday) is declared specia… Read More
2017-04-21 06:04
The Malacañang Palace on Friday announced work suspension in selected government agencies and LGU’s in Metro Manila on April 24 to 30, due to ASEAN Summit 2017. Pursuant to Memo… Read More
2017-04-18 04:53
Another long weekend awaits employees in some parts of the Philippines. The National Commission for Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that April 24, Monday, is “Lailatul Isra (Izra) Wa… Read More
2017-04-17 15:45
Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, otherwise known as the KathNiel, remains to be one of the love teams to beat when it comes to movie box office figures. Their latest big screen off… Read More
2017-04-17 14:40
Thousands of aspiring law students took the first Philippine Law School Admission Test (PhilSAT) on Sunday, April 16 in several testing centers in Baguio City, Metro Manila, Legazpi City, Ce… Read More
2017-04-15 01:43
Tropical depression Crising continues to dump rains in some parts of Visayas and Luzon on Black Saturday as it move west-northwest at 20 kph and traversescentral Philippines. It carrie… Read More
2017-04-14 23:52
It seems that no calendar shift will be observed the next academic year. The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that classes in public schools will start on June 5, 2017. In an… Read More
2017-04-14 11:52
The low pressure area (LPA) spotted earlier east of Mindanao has developed into a tropical depression as it moved towards Visayas on April 14, Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophy… Read More
2017-04-13 10:31
As more job openings become available to Filipinos, the incidence of scammers is also increasing. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) warned jobseekers of fake recr… Read More
2017-04-12 13:12
Monetary compensation is among the many reasons of choosing a particular field and choosing a job in the future. So which jobs are paying the highest? In the latest Labor Market Tr… Read More
2017-04-12 01:35
Selected banks will have operations on April 13 (Maundy Thursday) and April 14 (Good Friday). Some airport-located banks are also open on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday. Banco De Oro (BDO)… Read More
2017-04-11 23:35
What would be more heartbreaking to parents than losing a child? It would be losing more than one simultaneously. Five (5) siblings from Brgy. Doña Anecita, Pambujan Norther… Read More
2017-04-11 23:08
A strong earthquake shook North-Central Mindanao on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 5:21 in the morning. The tremor’s epicenter is in Wao in Lanao del Sur at a depth of 1 kilometer… Read More
2017-04-11 14:06
The Department of Labor and Employment issued pay rules for Holy Week 2017 holidays. The labor deparment urged private companies and employers to observe the correct pay rules and gener… Read More
2017-04-11 03:04
The Ayala Malls have announced its mall operations and schedules in observance of Holy Week 2017. Most of the malls are closed on April 13 (Maundy Thursday) and April 14 (Good Friday). Some… Read More
2017-04-11 01:42
The City Government of Manila has announced work suspension in all offices in Manila City Hall on April 12, 2017, Ash Wednesday. In a memorandum signed by City Administrator Ericson Al… Read More
2017-04-10 15:31
The University of the Philippines College of Law has released earlier the Law Aptitude Examination (LAE) results or the list of students qualified for admission for AY 2017-2018. Qualified s… Read More
2017-04-08 08:52
Batangas, Philippines – Another strong earthquake rocks Batangas anew. A strong earthquake with magnitude 5.6 rocks Batangas, Metro Manila and nearby provinces anew on April 8, Saturda… Read More
2017-04-07 23:51
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that it will conduct Mobile Outreach services in certain locations in Metro Manila to accommodate license ID registration and rene… Read More
2017-04-07 23:30
Mall operators in the Philippines have announced their Holy Week 2017 mall hours and schedules a week prior to the antipated long holiday. Check out the mall schedules for Holy Week 2017: SM… Read More
2017-04-07 05:36
The holyweek is considered as one of the longest holidays in the Philippines. In such so that all offices and mostly establishments close during this important occasion. Financial tran… Read More
2017-04-04 23:00
A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Batangas on Tuesday night, April 4. Several aftershocks were recorded. Damages to infrastructures including schools were also reported, prompti… Read More
2017-04-04 17:21
Governor Ramil Hernandez announced class suspension on April 5, 2017, Wednesday in Laguna due to the recent magnitude 5.4 earthquake that hit off Batangas and nearby provinces. A magnitude 5… Read More
2017-04-04 16:54
A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake rocks Batangas, Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Tuesday evening, April 4. The quake is of tectonic origin and the epicenter is located at Tingloy, Bata… Read More
2017-04-04 13:28
Developing Story: A strong earthquake shook Metro Manila and nearby Luzon provinces on Tuesday, April 4. A magnitude 5.4 quake jolts Metro Manila, some parts of Cavite, Quezon, Batangas and… Read More
2017-03-30 16:10
Manila – A bill seeking to declare March 28 of each year as special non-working holiday to celebrate the birthday of President Rodrigo Duterte has been filed at the house of representa… Read More
2017-03-30 15:53
When it rains, it pours! It seems true to Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Big Winner Marydale “Maymay” Entrata as she works on consecutive projects. Eversince the show ended, En… Read More
2017-03-30 14:30
Autopsy results showed that Shiryl Saturnino died of multiple organ failure secondary to complications from cosmetic surgery, the Mandaluyong Police said. The results were present… Read More
2017-03-30 02:49
A young fisherman is finally home three (3) weeks after he was rescued from his 58-day sea ordeal. Rolando Omongos, 21, was rescued by Japanese shipping vessel Wakaba Maru three weeks ago ne… Read More
2017-03-28 16:16
The November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results and list of passers will be out soon, according to a report. The bar exam results is expected to come out before Holy Week break as announced by… Read More
2017-03-28 14:12
The 2016 Bar Exam Results will soon be out according to a report. According to a reliable source who told radio station DWIZ AM, the Supreme Court may release the 2016 Bar Exam results befor… Read More
2017-03-28 12:31
MANILA – A young businesswoman died while undergoing cosmetic surgery. Shiryl Saturnino, 29, underwent cosmetic procedures at a clinic in Mandaluyong City on Saturday. She was a regula… Read More
2017-03-28 08:15
Britney Spears Live in Manila 2017 concert is finally happening! Global pop icon, Britney Spears is coming to Manila for a one-night concert this June 2017. The 90’s sweetheart will be… Read More
2017-03-27 15:11
For the past few days, we have heard news about compromised accounts and victims of ATM skimming. Just recently, Landbank asked for help from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)… Read More
2017-03-27 07:10
MEGA, a women’s popular fashion magazine, has released it’s list of 25 Most Iconic Women in celebration of their 25th anniversary. The list contained in a special book relea… Read More
2017-03-26 16:46
A unique waterpark in Subic is gaining popularity and online rave because of its unique features, that is everything is inflatable! The Inflatable Island is the largest “floating… Read More
2017-03-26 06:30
President Rodrigo Duterte tops as people’s choice for this year’s TIME 100 nominees. Duterte, who has gained critics locally and internationally for his “war on drugs&rdquo&hell…Read More
2017-03-24 23:50
The story of Erwin Macua, a security guard should be every Filipino’s story. His story is a testament that success happens to those who persevere, does not give up, are determine… Read More
2017-03-24 18:13
Authorities warned banks and their respective clients to be wary of the a new ATM theft scheme that is being used by criminals abroad. The new scheme is called “jackpotting” rack… Read More
2017-03-24 15:40
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake jolts Palawan late Friday evening, March 24. Related: When will the “Big One” (Magnitude 7.2) earthquake strike in the Philippines? The strong quake, w… Read More
2017-03-24 13:22
The New Dar Al Shifa Hospital in Kuwait is in need of 300 Filipino staff, including registered nurses, dental hygienist, dental technicians, physiotherapists, radiologists and caregivers. A… Read More
2017-03-23 07:45
The local government of Manila announced class suspension in Manila Science High School (MaSci or MSHS) starting Thursday, March 23, due to mercury spill. According to Manila City Heal… Read More
2017-03-22 14:48
1,083 passed the March 2017 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Exam The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the March 2017 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination results on Wedne… Read More
2017-03-22 08:30
Earlier this year, transport groups staged two consecutive transport strikes or tigil pasada on February 6 and 27 in protest of the proposed Jeepney Modernization Project by the Land Tr… Read More
2017-03-20 18:45
It’s final. Angel Locsin is out as “Darna” in the upcoming movie adaptation of Mars Ravelo’s famous superheroine. The sad news was announced Monday by Star Cinema&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-03-20 12:57
ABS-CBN Star Cinema managing director Malou Santos confirmed that Angel Locsin will no longer play as “Darna” in a movie due to health reasons. On Monday, Santos said that the de… Read More
2017-03-19 01:37
A 20-year old student was arrested in his house at Barangay Calumpang, General Santos City last Friday due to a malicious comment in Facebook against a teenager. The arrest came after a cert… Read More
2017-03-18 03:16
Know you PhilHealth benefits anytime, anywhere with the new PhilHealth ACR Search Mobile application. One of the greatest changes mobile computing has provided is the easy accessibility of e… Read More
2017-03-18 00:51
DOLE sets up nationwide job fairs for March 2017 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with various local government units, Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs)… Read More
2017-03-16 14:41
Local music channel, MYX, has named the winners of its annual MYX Music Awards, which mainly composed on who made it big in the music scene last year. Nadine Lustre and Darren Espanto were h… Read More
2017-03-16 11:33
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released on Thursday, the March 2017 Physician Licensure Exam (PLE) results including the masterlist of successful examinees, top 10 examinees, t… Read More
2017-03-15 23:45
Recruitment website Jobstreet recently outs its 2017 Fresh Graduate Report, which is a result of a survey done on employeers and jobseekers on their registry. The report includes list… Read More
2017-03-15 17:54
The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has released the result of the 2017 Philippine Specialty Board of Internal Medicine or PSBIM examination held last March 5, 2017 at UST College of… Read More
2017-03-15 17:19
It’s graduation season again, which means thousand more fresh graduates will be added to the increasing number of job mismatch, unemployment, and jobseekers. In taking up a colle… Read More
2017-03-15 11:31
A total of 588 successful trainees graduated from the JobStart Philippines Program during its 2017 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, March 14 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon Ci… Read More
2017-03-14 17:34
The Professional Regulation Commission or PRC released the March 2017 Pharmacist Licensure Examination on Tuesday, March 2017, 2 days after the last day of examination.
A total of 2,42… Read More
2017-03-13 14:32
The Senate approves free tuition in state universities and colleges (SUCs) on third and final reading.
True to his words to push the free tuition bill, Sen. Bam Aquino spearheaded the passag… Read More
2017-03-13 07:20
(Developing story)
The Landmark side of Trinoma Mall in Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City catches fire on Monday afternoon, March 13.
Several firetrucks and government response vehicles including… Read More
2017-03-12 16:33
A video Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, otherwise known as “JoshLia” loveteam, slow-dancing to the classic tune “Beauty and the Beast” has gone viral on Facebook.
T… Read More
2017-03-12 10:39
Italian model Pietro Boselli arrives in the Philippines for a meet-and-greet with his fans.
Boselli arrives in the Philippines for a modelling stint with Bench, a local clothing brand.  &hell…Read More
2017-03-12 08:33
Employees of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), a corporate body under the Department of Tourism (DOT), filed a complaint to the Presidential Action Center against their chief operating off… Read More
2017-03-11 07:49
Tawag ng Tanghalan has named its newest grand champion on Saturday, March 11.
Noven Belleza of Victorias City has won the competition after garnering 99.96% average score from the viewers te… Read More
2017-03-10 23:30
Hundreds of medical students and graduates took the first part of March 2017 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) last March 5 and 6. The second examination will be held on March 12 and 13… Read More
2017-03-10 15:59
Summer is just around the corner and as expected, students search for something productive to do. Fortunately, some government agencies are offering summer jobs for students.
The Depar… Read More
2017-03-10 12:40
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced Friday that the Tagaytay radar maintenance repair shutdown will be extended.
The repair shutdown was initially scheduled… Read More
2017-03-10 11:07
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez writes a letter addressed to Jack Ma, the chairman and founder of Alibaba.com, regarding the online selling of digitally-made fake cigarette tax stamps bei… Read More
2017-03-10 08:09
Department of Labor and Employment’s PhilJobNet portal has 10,000 job vacancies that are up for grabs.
Business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has the most vacancies.
PhilJob… Read More
2017-03-10 06:51
Read full transcript of Senator Richard Gordon’s speech on the death of Dr. Dreyfuss Perlas
Sen. Gordon urged the Senate to pass resolutions to honor Dr. Perlas.
Sen. Gordon calls out… Read More
2017-03-08 15:50
Graduation rites for Grade 6 and Senior High School Moving Up Ceremony in public schools are scheduled on April 6-7, 2017, while April 7 is the last day of classes.
The Department of Educati… Read More
2017-03-08 15:24
Almost 240,000 examinees will take the March 2017 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, March 12, in 60 testing centers nationwide. Out of these, a total o… Read More
2017-03-08 13:23
Room assignment for March 2017 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) can now be accessed online through the Online Notice of School Assignment portal.
More than 230,0… Read More
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