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Solon sounds alarm on PH's 40% college dropout rate

Solon sounds alarm on PH's 40% college dropout rate

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the government’s free tuition programs aimed at easing financial barriers, nearly four out of 10 Filipino college students still drop out due to pressures of employability and lack of engagement in school, according to Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre. Acidre, who heads the House committee on higher and technical education, raised these concerns during Monday’s plenary session, citing the 2021 to 2022 data from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).  “Recent figures showed that four out of ten students who enter higher education in the Philippines do not make it to the finish line. That’s a […]... Keep on reading: Solon sounds alarm on PH's 40% college dropout rate

Senate launches national budget transparency online portal

Senate launches national budget transparency online portal

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday launched an online portal for documents related to the government’s national budget for 2026 in an effort to further promote transparency. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian made the pronouncement during the Senate development budget coordination committee’s briefing on the proposed 2026 national budget. “The Senate has already activated its budget transparency portal where all the documents related to the budget will be uploaded,” Gatchalian said. “So the public can now track the movements of the budget to NEP (National Expenditure Program), GAB (General Appropriations Bill), to committee report to third reading report and all the […]... Keep on reading: Senate launches national budget transparency online portal

Lacson to DBM: You 'justified miracle in Congress' that cut DepEd budget

Lacson to DBM: You 'justified miracle in Congress' that cut DepEd budget

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday told the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to ensure that the education sector receives the largest share of the 2026 national budget, after allegedly taking a smaller allocation than another agency in 2025. Lacson made the pronouncement during the Senate development budget coordination committee’s briefing on the proposed 2026 national budget. During the hearing, the senator questioned the DBM for claiming that the education sector received the highest allocation in the 2025 national budget, even though the four education agencies were only actually allotted P865 billion—much less than the P1 trillion […]... Keep on reading: Lacson to DBM: You 'justified miracle in Congress' that cut DepEd budget

Want a Tesla Model Y? Fundador is giving away 10

Want a Tesla Model Y? Fundador is giving away 10

Something special is on the way as Fundador, one of Spain’s most renowned brandies, makes its biggest move yet. The heritage brand from Jerez has officially announced its purchase of brand-new Tesla vehicles from Tesla Philippines to be awarded as grand prizes in its Fundador Super Special Promo (Gusto Ko ’Yan!). As part of the promo, Fundador will give away 10 Tesla Model Y units, along with 50 hybrid motorcycles and more than ₱50 million worth of prizes. Consumers may participate by purchasing select Fundador bottles and checking under the cap for a chance to win. The promo will run […]... Keep on reading: Want a Tesla Model Y? Fundador is giving away 10

Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800

Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800

A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday, after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in a remote, mountainous region, killing more than 800 people, the Taliban authorities said. The earthquake struck just before midnight, shaking buildings from Kabul to neighboring Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. More than 1.2 million people likely felt strong or very strong shaking, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Near the epicenter in the east of Afghanistan, around 800 people were killed and 2,500 injured in remote Kunar province alone, chief Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said. Another 12 people were killed and […]... Keep on reading: Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800

Vico Sotto could challenge VP Sara in 2028 race – survey

Vico Sotto could challenge VP Sara in 2028 race – survey

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, if he will be allowed to run for president in 2028, could emerge as the only serious challenger to Vice President Sara Duterte, a survey conducted by Tangere showed. Tangere found that three in four Filipinos (75 percent) favor Senator Tito Sotto’s proposal to amend the Constitution and reduce the age requirement for presidential candidates from 40 to 35. The strongest support came from younger and middle-aged voters between 18 and 48 years old. In a standard scenario where only current eligible contenders are considered, Duterte dominates the field with 44 percent voter preference—up nine points from the previous quarter. Her strength is concentrated in Central Visayas, Davao Region, and Northern Mindanao. Former vice president and Naga City mayor Leni Robredo trails far behind at 20 percent, buoyed mainly by voters in Metro Manila and the Bicol Region. But the picture changes dramatically once Vico Sotto enters the equation. The Tangere survey’s alternative scenario shows the Pasig mayor drawing 34 percent support nationwide, statistically tying with Duterte. His backing is strongest in Metro Manila, Southern and Central Luzon, Northern Luzon, and Western Visayas. The data suggest that Sotto pulls voters directly from both Duterte and Robredo’s bases: one in five Duterte supporters and nearly half of Robredo’s backers switch to him when given the option. The survey further highlights the potential kingmaker role of Robredo. Nearly nine out of 10 of her supporters said they would back whoever she endorses if she does not run. With more than half of her voters already leaning toward Sotto in the alternative scenario, her endorsement could tip the balance in his favor against Duterte. The non-commissioned survey was conducted August 27 to 30 via Tangere’s mobile-based platform, sampling 1,400 respondents nationwide with a margin of error of ±2.57 percent at a 95percent confidence level. Tangere is a member of the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines, the European Society for Opinion and Market Research, and the Philippine Association of National Advertisers.

US Open: Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka clash in fourth round

US Open: Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka clash in fourth round

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are scheduled to face each other in the US Open’s fourth round on Monday. Gauff, a 21-year-old from Florida, is the Grand Slam tournament’s No. 3 seed. Osaka, a 27-year-old who was born in Japan and moved to the US with her family at age 3, is the No. 23 seed. READ: Coco Gauff ‘mentally exhausted’ struggles through at US Open They have won a combined three titles at Flushing Meadows. Monday’s winner will make it to this year’s quarterfinals. Here is what you need to know about the most-anticipated match of […]... Keep on reading: US Open: Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka clash in fourth round