There are a lot of activities to remember the days of struggle and glory. Remembering the moment during Independence Day on June 12 makes it much more meaningful. Baguio City has a lot of landmarks where one can remember those moments. Stop listening to your grandparents and start making stories that you yourself can tell. Here are places in Baguio …

One of the most important dates in the history of the Philippines is when it declared and sealed our independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. In our country, there are many ways by which citizens celebrate this day. Let’s get to know how and why we do what we do on this particular day. How did it …

No one likes power failures. They stop you from working. They stop you from playing. Daily life is so intertwined with electricity, a momentary halt in power basically means a momentary halt in living. The country desperately needs new ways of bringing literal power to her people. That is why Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Director Carlo Arcilla attended the …

President Rodrigo Duterte finally signed the Executive Order that prohibits illegal contractualization or “ENDO” of workers on May 1, Labor Day. While this fulfills one of his campaign promises, labor groups and business groups aired their thoughts about the EO. In related news, a recent survey showed that joblessness is at an all-time high in the last 5 quarters. ENDO …

The Supreme court released the 2017 Bar Exam results on Thursday, April 26, at 1:15 in the afternoon. The results show future lawyers and one of them hailing from Saint Louis University in Baguio City, Nadia Christine Mandiguarin. Reports say 25.55 percent or a total of 1,724 passed the bar exams. In 2016, Cebu-based university topped the exam. San Carlos …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has detected a new typhoon. PAGASA named it “Caloy.” But its international name will be “Jelewat.” PAGASA said that Caloy will be the third typhoon to hit the Philippines this year. Since Holy Week is around the corner, here’s this week’s weather forecast. Typhoon Caloy, weekly forecast According to an article …

The Malacañang Palace has recently announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes in public schools on Wednesday, March 28, from 12 pm onwards. This is to allow everyone to prepare for the upcoming Holy Thursday and Good Friday this Holy Week 2018. Meanwhile, banks in the Philippines have released their schedule of services during the holiday. Walang …

Grab acquires rival Uber’s South East Asia operations, furthering the latter’s retreat from international waters. The Singapore-based firm, known primarily for its taxi-hail service, purchased all Uber service operations, including food delivery. Both companies regard the deal as mutually beneficial, with Grab Chief Executive Anthony Tan calling it the “beginning of a new era.” Grab vs Uber: Consolidation Between Business …

Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) and No Jeepney Phaseout Coalition staged their first strike on March 19 against the jeepney phaseout. This led several schools and local government units nationwide to suspend work and classes. PISTON president George San Mateo said the group is not against modernization, but drivers and operators are unable to afford new …

Did you know that this coming academic year 2018-2019, free tertiary education will be implemented nationwide? Last Aug. 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, or Republic Act 10931. This means that high school graduates can go get a college education for free. Here are 5 things to know about this new …