Topflite Academy, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde sign partnership for integrated aviation programs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (January 23, 2026) — Topflite Academy of Aviation and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to quality aviation education and training in the Philippines. The partnership signing ceremony was held at the Topflite Academy hangar… Read More Topflite Academy, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde sign partnership for integrated aviation programs

Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

AS artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes newsrooms, journalists are exploring ways to adapt. In Cebu, local journalists and communications educators gathered for a full-day workshop designed to equip them with AI skills, while reinforcing the values of ethical and responsible journalism. “This workshop aims to help address pressing concerns and challenges which community journalists face daily in their work, such as digital safety,… Read More Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

DICT distributes Bayanihan SIM cards to remote school in Zambales

By Reia G. Pabelonia | July 4, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales (PIA)—In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expand internet access nationwide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Smart Communications distributed Bayanihan SIM cards to students and teachers of Coto High School in Masinloc, Zambales. Each SIM card provides 25 gigabytes of… Read More DICT distributes Bayanihan SIM cards to remote school in Zambales

Heightened media literacy, fact-checking urged amid slew of online misinformation

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 18, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – With misinformation surrounding the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the war on drugs spreading rapidly online, experts from the academe are calling for stronger Media and Information Literacy (MIL) programs and fact-checking initiatives to help the public critically… Read More Heightened media literacy, fact-checking urged amid slew of online misinformation

PBBM signs law on alternative education program

By PCO | March 5, 2025 FILIPINOS can now earn degrees through non-traditional means after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed on Monday the law institutionalizing the expanded tertiary education equivalency and accreditation program (ETEEAP). Republic Act 12124, or the ETEEAP Act, allows Filipinos, especially working professionals, to finish college education for career advancement. The… Read More PBBM signs law on alternative education program

SM FOUNDATION OPENS 2025 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM Group, has opened its college scholarship program, with applications running from February 1 to March 31, 2025. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive educational support to qualified senior high school graduates nationwide. The scholarship package includes full tuition coverage, monthly stipends, and paid internship opportunities within… Read More SM FOUNDATION OPENS 2025 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SEC kicks off 2025 Investor Education Roadshow in San Narciso, Zambales

THE Securities and Exchange Commission-Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) started the year strong by successfully conducting its first Investor Education Roadshow this 2025 on January 16 at Magsaysay Memorial College of Zambales, Inc. (MMCZI) in San Narciso, Zambales. This collaborative event with MMCZI, one of SEC’s campaign network partners, gathered senior high school and college students,… Read More SEC kicks off 2025 Investor Education Roadshow in San Narciso, Zambales

United States donates P7.6-M educational materials to typhoon-hit schools in Bicol

MANILA, December 3, 2024 — The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), recently donated more than P7.6 million ($136,000) worth of educational materials to support the continuity of learning for more than 18,500 students in areas severely affected by recent typhoons in the Bicol region. USAID Advancing Basic Education in… Read More United States donates P7.6-M educational materials to typhoon-hit schools in Bicol

U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

MANILA, November 29, 2024 — From November 18 to 22 in Iloilo City, the U.S. Peace Corps organized a workshop that trained students from the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS System) to plan and implement sustainable, science-driven climate solutions in their schools and communities. During the workshop titled “Building Student Volunteer Leaders for Climate… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

Celebrating Talent and Creating Safe Spaces: Zambales future stars shine at the 42nd Provincial Children’s Congress

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The 42nd Provincial Children’s Congress was successfully held at Botolan’s People Plaza on November 20, bringing together children from the 13 municipalities of Zambales to celebrate their talents and advocate for their rights. This year’s theme, “Break the Prevalence. End the Violence: Protect Children. Create a Safe Philippines,” resonated throughout the event,… Read More Celebrating Talent and Creating Safe Spaces: Zambales future stars shine at the 42nd Provincial Children’s Congress