Cebu BRT Gets 'Unsatisfactory' Rating from World Bank
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
Cebu bus terminals urge passengers to use new satellite pick-up points on Dec 22-23 & 29-30 to avoid congestion. Learn locations and travel tips here.
Senator Bam Aquino calls for urgent action to address the severe lack of support for over 5 million Filipino children with disabilities, highlighting gaps in education and funding.
Cebu terminal officials urge passengers to use satellite terminals and pick-up points to ease congestion during the expected peak travel days of December 22-23 and 29-30. Plan your trip now!
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
Cebu City launches free electric bus services from Dec 18 to address the 'transport emergency' during the holiday rush. Routes cover Talamban and Bulacao, prioritizing PWDs and seniors.
DepEd Central Visayas struggles with depleted funds and engineer shortage to rehab schools hit by September's earthquake and Typhoon Tino. Over 700,000 students affected.
Cebu's traffic grinds to a halt, with vehicles crawling 500 meters per hour. Experts blame policy failures and question the CBRT's effectiveness. Could bicycles be the simple solution?
Cebu City anticipates severe holiday traffic with up to 100,000 vehicles daily. Mayor Archival urges public cooperation and early travel planning to ease congestion. Learn key tips for navigating the festive season.
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
BARMM's MPW turns over a new P20-million student dormitory to Sulu State College in Patikul. The facility aims to ease accommodation constraints and enhance the learning environment for students and educators.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
The LTFRB denies a P1-P2 jeepney fare hike request, citing economic impact and inflation risks. An Anti-Colorum Task Force is launched to protect drivers' income.
University of Cebu METC announces 2,625 fully-funded scholarship slots for Tourism & Hospitality Management. Government funding covers nearly P100,000 per student yearly. Apply now!
University of Cebu founder Augusto W. Go announces 2,645 Tesda-funded scholarships for Hospitality & Tourism Management. Full tuition, books, and allowance covered. Apply by Dec 31!
A new P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
Cebu City faces a tourism threat from dirty taxis and overcharging. Mayor Archival pushes for new service standards and cooperation with drivers to protect the city's image. Clean taxis mean stronger tourism.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
Ayeesh, Mary, and Keira discuss broken chairs, leaking roofs, and resource gaps in PH schools. Join the conversation on creating better learning spaces for all students. #EducationMatters
The 11th Infantry Division and Sulu State College formalize a strengthened partnership via a Memorandum of Partnership Agreement to advance education, peace, and community development in Sulu. Learn more about this milestone collaboration.
Ayeesh, Mary, and Keira will discuss the harsh realities of Philippine classrooms on Dec 3. Learn about broken facilities and join the call for better learning spaces. #EducationMatters
An analysis argues that a submissive cultural mindset, a colonial legacy, prevents Filipinos from challenging inequality. Liberation requires critical education and religion.
Senator Raffy Tulfo supports the LTO's decision to enforce e-bike and e-trike regulations in January 2026. He believes the one-month information drive is sufficient for public education. Read the details.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival confirms the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) dry run will start on December 11 or 12, 2025, ending repeated delays. Read the latest updates on this major infrastructure project.
Ateneo Graduate School of Business Clark Campus equips professionals in Pampanga with two distinct MBA programs. Develop leadership skills rooted in Jesuit values. Contact them today!
ACT-Davao supports nationwide sit-down strike, holding alternative classes on education neglect. 167,000 unsafe classrooms nationwide while ₱10B goes to confidential funds. Join the call for accountability!
Cebu Technological University unveils a P29-million automation lab with SMC's FMS-200 system, enhancing technical education for manufacturing and high-tech industries in the Philippines.
The Philippine government allocates ₱26 billion for DepEd's school feeding program in 2026. This investigation examines transparency, effectiveness, and whether this massive investment truly addresses child malnutrition.
A historic PHP1.38 trillion budget is proposed for the Philippine education sector in 2026, signaling a major commitment to national development through learning. Discover the plans for recovery and reform.