Education Secretary Sonny Angara acknowledged on Friday the shortcomings in the implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum under the K to 12 program. However, he emphasized that the decision to abolish or retain SHS lies with Congress. This comes in response to Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada’s proposal to remove the SHS … Read more
Filipino gymnastics star Carlos Yulo once again proved his excellence on the international stage after securing the bronze medal in the men’s all-around event at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships, held this week in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Yulo posted an impressive total score of 83.633, showcasing consistency and skill across all apparatuses. This performance earned … Read more
Two senators have voiced their concerns regarding the ₱200 wage increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector, recently approved by the House of Representatives. In separate statements on Thursday, June 5, 2025, Senators JV Ejercito and Joel Villanueva shared their reservations about the proposed salary hike, emphasizing the need to balance the interests … Read more
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 3001 seeking the abolition of the Senior High School (SHS) program in the country. The measure proposes to streamline the Philippine basic education curriculum by removing the senior high school (SHS) level, arguing that it has not met its intended goals since its full … Read more
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa confirmed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, that he is the author of the resolution circulating in the Senate seeking to dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. In an ambush interview, Dela Rosa emphasized that the contents of the draft resolution reflect his personal views. “Basahin n’yo yung … Read more
In a landmark development, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved House Bill 11376, which proposes a P200 legislated wage hike for private sector workers. The bill gained overwhelming support with 171 lawmakers voting in favor and only one opposing, marking the first congressional wage increase passed in 36 years. The proposed measure aims to … Read more
June 3, 2025 — Jubilant scenes erupted across Seoul on Tuesday evening, June 3, as exit polls indicated a sweeping victory for Lee Jae-myung of South Korea’s left-leaning Democratic Party in the country’s presidential election. Supporters gathered in major districts, waving party flags and chanting slogans as early data suggested a landslide win. The polls, … Read more
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III confirmed Monday that the police organization is preparing for any scenario involving the possible issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was recently reelected to the Senate, previously served as PNP chief and … Read more
In a striking scene during the resumption of the 19th Congress on Monday, June 2, Senator Risa Hontiveros delivered a privilege speech criticizing the postponement of the impeachment proceedings, only to be seemingly snubbed by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero himself. Hontiveros took to the Senate floor to express her frustration over the June 11 … Read more
Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is set to face trial in the Philippines next week for allegedly harassing and insulting Filipino citizens to create viral content, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. The controversial influencer will be tried on three counts of unjust vexation—a criminal offense under Philippine law, which could result in a sentence of … Read more