Morong, Rizal has dramatically improved its emergency response time thanks to a next-generation 911 system – the first of its kind in the Philippines. Discover how Morong’s life-saving emergency response success is helping the Philippines lead Asia in emergency technology with the new 911 system. Jerome L. Mateo, head of Morong’s Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
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LIST: National Literature Month Kicks Off in April with “Sikad Panitikan” Celebrations Across the Philippines
National Literature Month (NLM) 2025 is now in full swing with the theme “Sikad Panitikan: Kultura at Panitikan ng Kaunlaran,” honoring the role of literature in shaping Filipino identity and national growth. Held every April since Proclamation No. 968 was signed in 2015, the celebration is spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the […]
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Filipino Food Month Celebrates Culinary Heritage with Nationwide Events This April
Filipino Food Month 2025, or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino, kicks off this April with a nationwide celebration of the Philippines’ rich culinary heritage. With the theme “Sarap ng Pagkaing Pilipino, Yaman ng Ating Kasaysayan, Kultura, at Pagkatao,” this year’s event highlights the vital role of local agriculture in shaping Filipino cuisine. Discover how Filipino food […]
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Lumpia and Gigil Now in Oxford Dictionary: 11 Filipino Words Added in March Update
“Lumpia” and “Gigil” are now officially in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), leading a group of 11 Filipino words added in its March 2025 update. The latest OED update includes nearly 600 new words, phrases, and senses. Eleven of these reflect the unique Filipino use of English—confirming how Philippine English continues to evolve and gain […]
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FAP partners with DOLE-BWC to initiate Reel Change for film, TV workers
The Film Academy of the Philippines teamed up with the Department of Labor and Employment Bureau of Working Conditions in holding “REEL CHANGE: Empowering Filipino Filmmakers through Learning and Innovation” to instill behavioral change among entertainment industry workers. Continue the advocacy for safer and more inclusive film sets by learning how previous efforts like Instituto […]
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Philippines Set to Lead Asia in Emergency Response with New 911 System
The Philippines is on track to have the best emergency response system in Asia once its next-generation 911 system is fully rolled out nationwide. Discover how Cebu City led the way as the first in the Visayas to launch a US and Europe-grade 911 emergency response center—a major step that inspired the nationwide rollout of […]
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Philippine Book Festival Draws Over 40,000 Visitors, Breaks Records for Authors and Publishers
The Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2025, the country’s largest all-Filipino book event, successfully concluded after four exciting days at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, drawing over 40,000 visitors and setting new milestones for local authors and publishers. Relive the excitement of past celebrations and see how the Philippine Book Festival continues to uplift Filipino […]
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Toyota Motor Philippines Extends Vehicle Warranty to 5 Years for 2025 Models
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is enhancing customer confidence with the introduction of the Toyota 5-Year Warranty, extending coverage for all Toyota vehicles sold from January 1, 2025, onwards. This upgraded warranty program increases the previous 3-year or 100,000 KM warranty by up to two additional years or 40,000 KM, provided customers meet the required Periodic […]
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Comelec Urges Candidates to Use Eco-Friendly Campaign Materials for Elections
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is encouraging candidates in the upcoming May 2025 national midterm elections to use environmentally friendly campaign materials. The poll body highlights the importance of sustainability in election propaganda to reduce environmental harm. Learn how 2025 election candidates are embracing eco-friendly campaigns with sustainable materials and green initiatives to reduce environmental […]
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Women Waste Workers Empowered with Health and Safety Training from EcoWaste Coalition
EcoWaste Coalition honored women waste workers for their vital contributions to the environment and public health with a seminar on preventing and reducing occupational hazards. 👉 Discover how Filipino women waste workers are leading the fight for safer working conditions—learn more about their inspiring journey recognized in a UN webinar on worker safety. The event, […]
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Philippine Book Festival: A Marketplace for Filipino Books and a Hub for Readers
The Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2025 is set to bring Filipino-authored books to the spotlight on March 13-16, 2025, at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Organized by the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the event serves as both a marketplace and a space where book lovers can immerse themselves in Filipino literature. Relive the […]
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GoodNewsPilipinas.com Earns 4th Consecutive Finalist Spot at Lasallian Scholarum Awards
GoodNewsPilipinas.com continues to make waves in Philippine media as it secures its 4th consecutive finalist recognition at the 2025 Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA). This year, the digital news platform is a finalist in the Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University (DLSU) category— the same category won by Managing Editor Angie Quadra-Balibay in 2022. […]
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