DepEd to revisit comprehensive sex education to curb teen pregnancy

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to revisit and intensify its comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in a bid to address the high teenage pregnancy cases among basic education learners.

DepEd Assistant Secretary Alma Ruby To…

NBA franchise Orlando Magic retire Shaquille O’Neal’s jersey

ANKARA: The Orlando Magic retired the No. 32 jersey of legendary US center Shaquille O’Neal on Tuesday, the NBA franchise confirmed.

“This, truthfully speaking, is the most impressive,” said O’Neal, who witnessed his jersey retired for the third time…

Prelate: Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day a time to ‘open hearts to God’

MANILA: A priest called on the Catholic faithful to take Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, which both fell on Feb. 14 this year, as an opportunity to open their hearts to God and repent for their sins.

In his homily at the Sta. Maria Goretti Parish …

Red tide still up in Surigao Sur, Norte towns: BFAR-13

BUTUAN: Residents are still being warned about the presence of deadly red tide in the coastal waters of Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur and San Bento in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte.

‘Shellfishes collected and tested from coastal waters of Lianga …

Growing middle class to fuel PH household goods spending

MANILA: The growing population of the middle class in the country is expected to fuel growth in spending for household goods, while the rising income will bolster expenditure on leisure items, the BMI said in a commentary Wednesday.

BMI, a unit of Fi…

‘Stable internal peace, security’ declaration to boost dev’t in Negros

BACOLOD: The Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) is pushing for the declaration of a state of stable internal peace and security (SIPS) in the local government units (LGUs) in Negros after dismantling all the communist guerrilla fronts in th…

VP Sara to bring home educ strategies, ‘happy stories’ from Malaysia

MANILA: Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was delighted over her ‘productive’ engagements with the Malaysian government and the Filipino community leaders.

‘Ang baon ko ay iyong happy stories ng ating mga kababayan at iyong natutuna…