Ten of the Philippines’ natural and cultural sites have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Tentative List, awaiting official declaration. This marks the first addition of local sites in almost a decade. The new additions are 3 natural sites, 5 cultural sites, and 2 mixed properties treasures […]
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Stella is an Iska from PUP Manila. Writing was a source of solace and an avenue to convey her emotions and experiences. As she dived into the journalism program, she discovered that writing is an outlet that amplifies the voices and stories of people who matter in society. During her downtime, she enjoys being alone with her cats, immersing herself in fictional books, and binge-watching series.
Happy Pride: Inclusive Healthcare Initiatives For The LGBTQIA+ Community
Health is wealth, and healthcare services must be accessible to all regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE). This June, as the nation celebrates Pride Month and the colorful lives of the LGBTQIA+ community, it is a perfect time to highlight the initiatives and organizations that support and advocate inclusive healthcare for the […]
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Senior Citizens Achieve Milestone in Their 60s: Graduate High School and Earn College Admission
Life doesn’t stop when your hair turns white, and neither does the pursuit of education. For the past month, social media has celebrated inspiring stories of senior citizens defying age barriers to achieve their educational goals. These milestones, delayed by societal expectations, have finally arrived at the perfect time for these determined individuals. Among the […]
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Adopt, Not Shop: Give Fur-ever Homes for These Cats in Animal Welfare Groups
Meow! This Adopt A Cat Month of June, we highlight the advocacy of sharing the warmth of your home with abandoned and stray cats. Animal shelters are filled with cats and kittens waiting for their fur-ever home. If you are passionate about animal welfare and want to find a new source of happiness in your […]
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Public School Teachers To Receive Teaching Supplies Allowance Increase In New School Year
Public school teachers welcomed the passage of the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act” or Republic Act No. 11997, a law that increases the allowance for teaching supplies of public school teachers. The ACT Teachers Partylist and educators nationwide celebrated their success after 13 years of lobbying and campaigning for the allowance increase. “Magmula pa noong 2011 […]
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Philippines Celebrated as Muslim-Friendly Travel Destination
The Philippines was hailed a Muslim-friendly nation at the 2024 Halal in Travel Global Summit in Singapore, the second time it was recognized on the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). GMTI released its annual report benchmarking destinations in the Muslim travel market on May 30, naming the Philippines an “emerging Muslim-friendly non-Organization of Islamic […]
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