Over 10,000 candidates took this year's bar exam, according to Associate Justice Mario Lopez, Chair of the 2024 Bar. According to Lopez, there are 5,234 new candidates, 4,060 repeat examinees, and 1,189 refreshers among the examinees this year. Read more »
The Philippines made waves at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), capturing eight prestigious titles in a stunning display of tourism excellence, a highlight of the evening and a testament to the country's breathtaking beauty. Read more »
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been declared appropriate for palm oil plantations, according to the Philippine Palm Oil Development Council, Inc. (PPDCI). Read more »
Cebu City has marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation with the launch of the Paleng-QR PH initiative. Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia introduced the program on Thursday, August 15, at the Carbon Public Market. Read more »
A regional task force for illegal logging has been revived by the Eastern Visayas Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in an effort to lead the fight against deforestation and preserve the region's vital forests and wildlife. Read more »
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has recently signed Republic Act (RA) No. 120181 into law, creating three additional Shari'a judicial districts and increases the number of Shari'a circuit courts from 51 to 63. Read more »
