Ramadan 2013 to Start on July 10 (Wednesday)

The “Darul Iftah” or the “House of Opinions,” in Central Mindanao declared July 10 (Wednesday) as the start of the Ramadan fasting season after scholars failed to see the new moon the past two nights in the centuries-old moon-sighting tradition determining the advent of the “holy month” where Muslims fast at daytime for one lunar … Read more

10,000 OFW’s in Taiwan Loose Jobs (Video)

According to the Party list group, OFW Family Club, there are at least 10,000 OFW’s in Taiwan loose their job after the Taiwanese government imposed freeze hiring of Filipinos. During an exclusive interview with news program Bandila on Monday, July 8, 2013, Rep. Seneres confirmed that a total of 10,000 workers have already loose their … Read more

Philippines to Host 6th ASEAN School Games in December 2014

The Philippines will be hosting the upcoming 6th (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation of South East Asian Nations School Games (ASG) through the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The ASG will be held this coming December 2014, the country will also host the ASG golf tournament in November 2014. The ASG will … Read more

July 2013 Nutrition Month Theme & Memo

The Philippines celebrates the month of July as the Nutrition Month, for the year 2013, the Department of Education and the National Nutrition Council leads the country in the celebration. The theme for this year’s Nutrition Month is “Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan.”  The Philippine Nutrition Month aims to: increase awareness on hunger issues … Read more

FEU Wins Third Straight Game Defeated UP 75-57

The current UAAP leading team, Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws made another win as they crushed the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons and remained unbeaten with the final score at 75-57. FEU Tamaraws’ team captain Terrence Romeo scored a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds while RR Garcia added with 15 points, … Read more

Philippine Elementary Dominates BIMC 2013 (List of Medal Winners)

The Philippine Elementary Mathematics team dominated the primary division of the recently concluded 2013 Bulgaria International Math Competition (BIMC), held on June 30 t0 July 4, in the Black Sea City of Burgas. According to Philippine Daily Inquirer report on Sunday, Dr. Simon Chua, the president of the non-government Mathematics Trainers Guild of the Philippines … Read more

September 2013-2014 DOST-SEI Exam Requirements & Application Form

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) announces on Friday, July 5, 2013, through the Department of Education (DepEd) that the DOST-SEI Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarship exam for AY 2014-2015 is on September 22, 2013. The scholarship program is open to all qualified graduating high school students from public and private high … Read more

Pope John Paul II to be Made Saints According to Vatican

The seat of Roman Catholic power, the Vatican have made an announcement that the late Pope John Paul II and John XXIII will be made saints of the Roman Catholic Church, in an announcement made on Friday. Here’s part of the announcement: “The Supreme Pontiff approved… the canonization of Blessed John XXIII… and decided to … Read more

Pres. Aquino Named 18 New Judges in Visayas

The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Benigno Aquino III has appointed 19 new judges in various courts in the Visayas region. The confirmation was made through a two page transmittal letter to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. The appointees were chosen by the Judicial and Bar Council, which is constitutionally mandated to … Read more