DreamWorks Animation’s Filipino-inspired “Forgotten Island” earned $12.8 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada, ranking No. 5 at the North American box office. Read more »
Prolonged flooding has disrupted face-to-face classes across parts of Region 1, prompting DepEd to consider ways to make up for lost learning time once schools become safe to reopen. Read more »
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P9.753 billion to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to address funding deficiencies in the Free Higher Education Program (FHEP). Read more »
The University of the Philippines’ Project Noah has received P1 billion in funding from the DBM to strengthen the country’s disaster forecasting and hazard monitoring capabilities through artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. Read more »
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is getting a P1.86-billion funding boost aimed at strengthening medical services and making essential care more accessible to patients. Read more »
DepEd strengthens its student helpline by linking it directly to the NCMH Crisis Hotline for faster mental health support and crisis response for learners in distress. Read more »
