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Manila: A multimedia exhibit highlighting Baguio’s resilience during World War II and its liberation from Japanese forces is set to inspire even the younger generation. ‘We see the importance of the World War II stories for the next generation, the stories we grew up in from our parents, (and) grandparents who witnessed the war. We were lucky that we were able to hear from them their actual stories, their lives, (and) how they lived. But as time passes, the eye witnesses will no longer be here to tell the same stories to the next generation and I am afraid that

Manila: The country’s gross international reserves (GIR) level at end-March 2025 remained healthy even as the balance of payment (BOP) last month recorded a USD2-billion deficit. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Monday that the GIR level at end-March 2025 slightly declined to USD106.7 billion from USD107.4 billion in February. According to Philippines News Agency, this latest GIR level provides a robust external liquidity buffer, equivalent to 7.4 months worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income, as stated by the BSP. Additionally, it covers approximately 3.6 times the country’s short-term external debt based on

Apayao: Having spent five years in jail, 38-year-old Jeffrey Rivera has found out that there is life after prison, thanks to various government support programs and private partners that opened doors of opportunities for him. “I was incarcerated for five years, eight months, and 14 days. I thought there would be no opportunities waiting for me on the other side because of my record, but I am so thankful for the overwhelming support of the government,” Rivera told the Philippine News Agency in a recent interview. According to Philippines News Agency, one of these initiatives is the “Revitalizing and Unlocking

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that private schools in the country have the option to implement the newly revised academic calendar originally set for public schools. According to Philippines News Agency, the DepEd has reverted to its original school calendar, running from June to March, with school breaks scheduled from April to May, as outlined in its Department Order (DO) No. 12, series of 2025. This change sets the start of classes for the school year 2025-2026 on June 16, concluding on March 31 the following year. DepEd Media Relations Chief Dennis Legaspi, in a Viber message, clarified

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday joins the Filipino community and Roman Catholics worldwide in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. ‘As we mourn this great loss, we remember The Holy Father’s example of compassion and humility,’ the DFA said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the agency noted that Pope Francis is best known for his encyclical Laudato si: (Praise be to You) and was a beloved spiritual leader for millions of Filipinos who follow his writings on how to care for the environment. He also advocated for more protection for the