The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have clarified reports that the proposed 2027 national budget provides “zero funding” for hiring public school teachers, stressing that P31.220 billion is allocated to fill 64,530 authorized teaching positions. While the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) does not include another batch of new Teacher I positions for creation, DepEd will continue to hire qualified teachers to fill existing authorized vacancies. Of the 64,530 teaching positions funded for filling, 31,614 are existing vacant positions recorded in the Government Manpower Information System (GMIS) as of April 24,…
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The Department of Education (DepEd) is stepping up its efforts to combat cyberbullying in schools, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara warning that severe cases of online harassment will face strict disciplinary action under the agency’s newly consolidated guidelines. The intensified enforcement comes as the Philippines posts its strongest-ever performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025, with significant gains in Science, Mathematics, and Reading. However, the assessment’s learner well-being findings also highlighted the continuing importance of ensuring safe and supportive learning environments. While reports of physical bullying have declined since 2018, including a 17-percentage-point drop in learners who…
An unexpected encounter blossoms into something more when “Merry Berry Love” premieres October 7 on Disney+ Philippines, bringing together Korean star Ji Changwook and Japanese actress Mio Imada in a cross-cultural romantic comedy. Set on a picturesque Japanese island, the series follows hardworking strawberry farmer Karin Shirahama, who dedicates herself to growing the finest strawberries. Her peaceful routine takes an unexpected turn when Lee Yubin, a down-on-his-luck city boy, arrives on the island. After an awkward first meeting and a hilarious misunderstanding, the unlikely pair find themselves spending more time together, paving the way for an unexpected romance. Ji Changwook,…
Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards joins Vice Ganda for the return of Gandang Gabi Vice this Sunday, September 13, on GMA and iWant. The country’s Phenomenal Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda is bringing back his signature humor and entertaining conversations as Gandang Gabi Vice makes its much-awaited return to television. The late-night Sunday talk show premieres on September 13 at 10 p.m. on GMA. For its opening episode, Vice Ganda welcomes Alden Richards as his special guest. The Kapuso actor and Asia’s Multimedia Star makes his GGV debut, promising an entertaining conversation filled with Vice’s trademark humor and candid moments. The…
Netflix has unveiled the main poster and trailer for The Scandal, giving viewers a closer look at the highly anticipated Korean period drama ahead of its global premiere on September 18, exclusively on Netflix. Set in the Joseon era, The Scandal follows Lady Cho (Son Ye-jin), a brilliant and unconventional woman, and Cho Won (Ji Chang-wook), a notorious playboy, as they enter a dangerous wager that soon draws Hui-yeon (NANA) into their increasingly complicated game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeISX5E1uJc The newly released poster brings the three leads together against the backdrop of Bukchon, the center of Joseon’s elite society. Lady Cho commands attention…
For Filipino entrepreneurs, growing a negosyo does not always start with a large investment. For Ma. Christine Vito, Mohammad Hadji Mahmod, and Von Bindolo, small Maya Advance loans helped provide additional capital for inventory, daily operations, and services that their customers needed, eventually supporting the growth of their respective businesses. Christine started with a ₱10,000 Maya Advance loan, which she used to purchase additional products for her sari-sari store in Sebaste, Antique. As customer demand grew, she continued reinvesting in the business and using Maya Business for services such as mobile load, bills payment, and cash-in and cash-out. Her store…
Following the Philippines’ strongest performance yet in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out PISA for Schools, an OECD assessment service that provides school-level results benchmarked against international performance. “We have to keep our momentum going after our best performance yet in PISA. This [PISA for Schools] can help us understand more clearly what is happening inside our schools and where support is most needed,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said. Unlike the national PISA, which measures student performance at the country level, PISA for Schools provides comparable results at the school…
Julia Barretto and Maris Racal return in a new Maya campaign, this time putting the spotlight on 1% cashback on everyday purchases made with a Maya Card. Following their previous Maya video highlighting how savings can earn interest daily, Julia and Maris are back for another entertaining face-off. Their latest video centers on their playful competition over getting more value from the money they spend. The two stars go head-to-head over 1% cashback when paying with a Maya Card, highlighting how everyday purchases can give cardholders something back. The campaign encourages Filipinos to maximize the value of their regular spending,…
GMA Network’s groundbreaking animated documentary “58th” adds three major accolades to its growing international trophy haul after winning at the 3rd Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Hollywood, including the Best Picture Documentary Award. Produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, “58th” revisits the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre, considered the deadliest attack on journalists in history. Combining animation and archival footage, the film centers on Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay, whose remains were never found and whose family continues to seek official recognition of him as the massacre’s 58th victim. Acclaimed filmmaker Carl Joseph Papa also received the Best Director award, while…
Emerging OPM band The Red Strings is bringing its music closer to fans as it headlines ABS-CBN Music’s “Live Sessions Tour,” a month-long series of free live performances featuring promising Kapamilya artists in key cities across Luzon. The tour officially kicks off this Sunday, September 13, at SM City Valenzuela, where The Red Strings will lead a lineup of rising artists ready to showcase their music and live performance talents. Composed of Gello, Cedryck, Llana, Nicholas, Risen, and Liam, The Red Strings has been making waves with its catchy and relatable OPM songs, including the viral tracks “Kupido,” “Asado,” and…