DepEd wins praise from Harvard education dean for PISA gains

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has gained international recognition for its performance improvements in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). According to a DepEd statement on Friday, Dean Nonie Lesaux of the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) praised the country’s educational trajectory during a forum organized by the Harvard Club

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CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored 8,480 passengers traveling in Southern Tagalog ports during six hours on Friday as authorities intensified security measures for the All Saints’ Day weekend rush. The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog recorded 4,107 outbound passengers and 4,373 inbound passengers from midnight to 6 a.m. on Friday, according

Cordillera town church given historical marker

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BAGUIO CITY — The municipality of Besao in Mountain Province received its first historical marker recognizing the heritage significance of St. Benedict Episcopal Church. The marker recognizes the church’s role in the growth of the Episcopal Church in the Cordillera and its contribution to community life in Besao. St. Benedict Episcopal Church traces its origins

Cooperatives urged to expand solar financing in Oriental Mindoro

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CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Renewable energy advocates have urged Oriental Mindoro cooperatives to expand solar financing programs to make clean, affordable electricity more accessible to households, farmers, fisherfolk, and small businesses. They made the call during the Provincial Cooperatives’ Summit on Renewable Energy held in Calapan City on Friday, which encouraged cooperatives to use

Marcos on Bangsamoro Parliament inaugural session: We won’t desert you

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MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged the national government’s support for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament as it convened its first session on Friday. During the session, 79 of the 80 elected members of Parliament elected Abdulraof Macacua as chief minister, who will lead the regional government and oversee its

Crystal Dragon’s new a la carte menu celebrates the craft of Cantonese cuisine

Oct 30, 2026

In Cantonese cuisine, the quality of the ingredients matters as much as the skill that goes into preparing them. At Crystal Dragon, the fine-dining Chinese restaurant at City of Dreams Manila, this philosophy takes shape in a refreshed a la carte menu that brings time-honored specialties together with new culinary creations. Known for its refined

Jojo and Bambi Javelosa celebrate 16th wedding anniversary

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In 2010, Jojo Javelosa and Chef Bambi Javelosa exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony at Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park, Makati City. Sixteen years later, the couple marked their wedding anniversary with an intimate gathering at the social hall of Garden Towers East in Makati City, surrounded by family and friends. The celebration was officiated by Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown and Fr. Rito Ybañez. Guests enjoyed an array of dishes prepared by Chef Bambi’s catering team. The menu featured pasta, callos, lengua, sun-dried tomato pasta, angus salpicao and giant prawns. Adding a Broadway touch to the celebration, Franco Laurel and his family entertained guests with a musical number. In a delightful surprise, Bambi joined them onstage, sharing the spotlight and adding a personal touch to the performance. After dinner, guests took to the dance floor to music spun by DJ Chinky Carpio. The evening brought together food, music and fellowship as Jojo and Bambi celebrated 16 years of marriage and the journey they continue to share with family and friends.

Gulgol: An Ilocano post-burial ritual for grief, cleansing and healing

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For Ilocano communities across Northern and Central Luzon, mourning does not end with burial. A day after accompanying their departed loved one to their final resting place, bereaved families make their way to a river or the sea to take part in an age-old ritual known as gulgol. “From the provinces of the Ilocos Region

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Ex-MILF military chief elected first BARMM Chief Minister

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COTABATO CITY — Member of Parliament (MP) Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua was elected the first Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Friday during the regional legislature’s inaugural session at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Center. Macacua, who heads the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, was nominated by MP Kitem Kadatuan and was in contention

Still no Interpol red notice vs Bato dela Rosa, lawyer says

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MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa claimed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has no basis for its manhunt operations as the senator is not listed in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) red notice. Lawyer Israelito Torreon, the senator’s legal counsel, insisted that, based on information they received, there

Lingayen Airport to be temporarily closed for Undas – Caap

Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Lingayen Airport in Pangasinan will be temporarily closed from October 31 to November 1 due to the observance of Undas (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day). The announcement comes from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Friday. In a statement, Caap said the Notice to Airmen will

Taytay records 44.79°C heat index despite start of cold weather

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LUCENA CITY — Taytay, Rizal recorded a heat index of 44.79 degrees Celsius on Friday, placing it in the danger category despite the onset of cool winds brought by the “amihan.” The local government’s Public Information Office (PIO) warned residents about health risks from prolonged exposure to extreme heat. The office urged residents to stay

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