DepEd, DSWD aim to teach 207K students to read in 2025

Jason Sigales 12/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to boost literacy, the Departments of Education (DepEd) and Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are aiming to teach 207,000 students to read through the “Tara, Basa!” (Let’s Read!) program in 2025.…

REST is essential

Immae Lachica 04/27/2021

    CEBU CITY, Philippines–Rest. Everyone needs to rest from something. It may be from work, family, friends, or life in general. Resting is essential for a meaningful life. Resting does not only mean sleeping. There are…

At the beach but don’t feel like swimming? Here are some things you can do by the beach

Immae Lachica 03/13/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines–  Going to the beach is always a good idea. Why? There are a lot of things one can do when hitting the beach even during those times when you’re not in the mood…

Wearing face masks reduces our ability to read other’s emotions—study

06/02/2020

A new German study has found that wearing face masks during the current COVID-19 pandemic could be impairing our ability to read one another’s emotions. Carried out by Claus-Christian Carbon, a Professor of General Psychology and Methodology…

Radcliffe, Beckham to read first ‘Harry Potter’ fantasy book

05/06/2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and Dakota Fanning will take part in chapter-by-chapter readings of J.K. Rowling’s first “Harry Potter” book. Rowling’s Wizarding World announced Tuesday on Twitter that all 17 chapters of “Harry…

READ: Official Statement of Congresswoman Gwen Garcia on Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss her from public service

08/14/2018

I have frequently said that former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales was incapable of rendering a fair and just decision against me, owing to her personal closeness to Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr, whose son I am running…

READ: CBCP Pastoral Exhortation: Rejoice and be glad!

07/09/2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called sons and daughters of God.” (Mt 5:9) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do we not all aspire for the grace to be called “sons and daughters of God?”…

Sarah Geronimo and James Reid start shooting for first film together

Mich Padayhag 12/21/2017

FANS of Sarah Geronimo and James Reid are in for a treat as the two stars have already started shooting their first film together titled “Miss Granny.” Photos during the taping have been shared on several Instagram…

Buyers urged to read labels for meds, beauty items

Nestle L. Semilla 11/22/2017

CONSUMERS should take time to check the labels of medicines, beauty products or supplements before buying them, the top official of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday. FDA Director General Nela Charade Puno, who was…

The stories worth sharing

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 04/01/2017

Edna Cabillan was 44 years old when an angel came to her life. For more than a decade, she prayed for a child, but it seemed that her prayers had fallen on deaf ears. Just when she…

Study, collaborate at in.dus.tri.Room

Tricia Rodrigo 11/04/2016

DO you need to focus on studying for that nerve-wracking exam? Craving for some peace and quiet to concentrate? Fret not. At just P50 per hour, you can have access to comfort and convenience at the newest…

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