Day: January 22, 2025

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) further strengthened its ties with the Malaysian government to boost education opportunities and explore potential scholarships for learners. Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and his delegation on Tuesday to discuss new opportunities that will benefit not only Filipino learners but also the broader Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community, according to a DepEd news release on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara emphasized the importance of Malaysia as a longstanding partner in education. The proposed Malaysian scholarship programs were identified as crucial in expanding

Iloilo City: Revelers can look forward to holding a piece of a unique souvenir to mark their 2025 Dinagyang Festival experience with the unveiling of an iconic Ni±o Dinagyang warrior dolls by Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, these one-of-a-kind collectible dolls honor the vibrant culture and heritage of the Dinagyang Festival, featuring an exclusive design that symbolizes the heart and soul of the festival in Iloilo Business Park. The Megaworld Lifestyle Malls stated that the warrior dolls are a “must-have keepsake for the festival-goers,” crafted with intricate designs that reflect the dynamic spirit of

Northern Samar: The province of Northern Samar is seeking PHP1.2 billion in funding to support a range of initiatives aimed at modernizing its agriculture and fishery sectors over the next six years. Provincial Agriculture Officer Jose Luis Acompa±ado announced that the funding would be sourced from the provincial government (50%), the national government (40%), and the private sector (10%). According to Philippines News Agency, the proposed budget allocation includes PHP535 million for crop production and marketing enhancement, PHP286.55 million for livestock and poultry production and marketing enhancement, and PHP373 million for fishery industry development. These initiatives are part of the

Manila: Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno on Wednesday extended his sympathies to the victims of the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan. The earthquake that jolted the island shortly after midnight Tuesday resulted in 27 injuries, triggered landslides, and caused significant destruction to homes. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno expressed his condolences, stating, ‘Our sincerest sympathies are with the earthquake victims in Taiwan. We offer our prayers as they recover from the damage and distress caused by this natural disaster.’ He emphasized the shared vulnerability of both Taiwan and the Philippines to natural disasters due to

Manila: The Singaporean government has announced that it is now accepting applications for its ASEAN scholarship, targeting Filipino students who are currently in Grade 9 or above. This initiative is aimed at providing educational opportunities for students to study in Singapore. According to Philippines News Agency, the scholarship offered by the Singapore Ministry of Education is valid for four years, covering Singapore’s ‘Secondary 3 to Pre-University 2’. This scholarship leads to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) certificate or an equivalent qualification. It will be renewed annually based on the scholar’s academic performance in school. Singaporean