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 …

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 …

Hardly a celebrity, Isabelle Duterte has captured the limelight after her pre-debut photos went viral on the internet. Since then, she’s invited unwanted attention into her personal matters– almost making her a public figure instead of a ‘natural person.’ Netizens– including Special Assistant to the President, Bong Go’s son, have bashed, criticized, and publicized contentious posts from President Rodrigo Duterte’s …

Malacanang has designated June 26 as a regular non-working holiday in observance of the Muslim holiday, Eid’l Fitr. According to Proclamation no. 235, 2017, the declaration allows the rest of the Philippines to “join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr.” The announcement was also based on the recommendation of …