Cagayan de Oro to Implement Curfew on Minors Starting June 1

The capital city of Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro is set to implement the curfew for minors with ages 15 and below starting June 1, 2014. The curfew will start from 10:00 pm and will end at 5:00 am. “Starting June 1, 2014, all minors in Cagayan de Oro City aged below 15 years old should … Read more

Hong Kong Textbook Defines Filipinos as Domestic Helper (DH) Photos

A Hong Kong textbook which defines Filipinos as domestic helper (DH) is currently making rounds online garnering attention from various Pinoy forums. The primary school textbook’s page entitled “Racial Harmony” draws massive scrutiny following its offensive stereotype for Filipino citizens and other nationalities. Here’s the content of the Hong Kong textbook: I am British, I am … Read more

Cabinet Members Who Are Richer Than President Aquino

A total of 12 Cabinet Members of the Aquino Administration are richer compared to the President based upon the latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) filed by the members of the Executive branch of government. See Also: Complete List of Cabinet Member’s SALN for 2013 According to the SALN report, there are more … Read more

Philippine University Rankings for 2014 Released by PhilStar

The Philippines leading newspaper, Philippine Star released with an unofficial rankings of Philippine Universities nationwide. According to the article published by the nationwide daily last week, they compiled CHED’s memorandum orders on COEs and CODs released from 2012 to 2013. Photo Credit: Philippine Star The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) released the official Centers of … Read more

SM Opens First Mall in Cagayan Valley Region

SM Prime Holdings Inc. brought its entertainment and shopping leisure in north as they opened their first mall in the Cagayan Valley Region on Friday May 30, 2014. SM Cauayan is located along National Highway, District in Isabela and the floor covers an area of about 66, 299 square meters. It will be the 49th … Read more

LTFRB Raises Standard Jeepney Fare to P8.50 Starting June 14, 2014

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Friday, May 30, 2014 its approval to raise standard jeepney fare to P8.50 starting June 14, 2014. The approval to increase the standard fare by P.50 was disclosed by  LTFRB chairman Atty. Winston Ginez in a press briefing. According to him, the jeepney fare hike will only … Read more

Fil-Am John Spainhour to Represent PH in Mr. World 2014 (Profile Bios)

Filipino-American model John Spainhour will be representing the country in the Mr. World 2014 in London on June 15, 2014. He is slated to leave the country for England today, May 30, 2014 as he prepares for the upcoming pageant. The 26-year-old North Carolina native was chosen to represent Philippines after a thorough deliberation and selection … Read more

Laguna Governor ER Ejercito Leaves Capitol After Mayor Erap’s Visit

Governor ER Ejercito, the ousted Governor of Laguna Province left the provincial capitol on Friday, May 30, 2014 after his uncle, the former President and current mayo r of Manila, Mayor Erap Ejercito Estrada, visited the Governor in Laguna. The former President, Erap Estrada made a statement to the supporters of Gov. ER Ejercito, he … Read more

CHED Approved Tuition Fee Increase in 10 Colleges of Region 1

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) already approved the tuition fee increase in at least 10 colleges in Region 1 or Ilocos Region by an average of 9.8% increase. Region 1 is composed of the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. According to CHED-Region 1 education supervisor, Angelita Dolores, the colleges … Read more