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New Law Ensures Disadvantaged Students Can Take Exams Despite Unpaid Fees
Disadvantaged students no longer have to feel the shame of walking out of their classrooms during examinations due to unpaid school fees with the signing of the “No Permit, No Prohibition Act” this year. The “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” (Republic Act 11984) was signed into law last March 11, 2024, guaranteeing Filipino students’ […]
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UPCAT Testing Centers Now Available in All Provinces, UP Adds New Non-Traditional Admissions for Students
The University of the Philippines (UP) has increased testing centers and alternatives to the UP College Admissions Tests (UPCAT) to allow more students to receive an education from the country’s leading higher educational institution. READ: Why the University of the Philippines’ UPCAT draws over 100k students Increased UPCAT Test Centers Director of the UP Office […]
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Autism Society Philippines and TikTok Team Up for Inclusive Advocacy
In a significant move for advocacy and inclusivity, TikTok partnered with Autism Society Philippines, the Local Government of Quezon City, and SM Cares to host “Adbokasya sa Social Media” during National Disability Rights Week. This event aimed to empower individuals with disabilities and their supporters to use social media as a powerful advocacy tool. The […]
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Philippines’ Rare Purple Jade Vine Seeds Donated to Kew Gardens for Conservation
The Masungi Georeserve Foundation and the University of the Philippines Los Baños – Museum of Natural History have made a historic donation of Strongylodon juangonzalezii seeds to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This marks the first time the rare purple jade vine, native to the Philippines, will be cultivated outside the country. The seeds, known […]
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New AFASA Law Strengthens Fight Against Financial Scams
Globe Telecom applauds the recent enactment of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), which aims to curb online scams through enhanced deterrence and enforcement. AFASA’s goal is to “protect all persons from falling prey to the various cybercrime schemes by regulating the use of financial accounts, and preventing their use in fraudulent activities.” This law […]
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Philippines’ Enhanced e-Travel Now Uses Single QR Code To Replace Multiple Form Signups
A better travel experience awaits airport and seaport passengers entering and exiting the Philippines as the Enhanced eTravel System takes effect, reducing the usual multiple form signups on-site to a single QR Code accomplished online. The unified QR Code simplifies the former clearance system of filling out multiple forms at several checkpoints as required by […]
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GoodNewsPilipinas.com: Only Philippine Website in World’s Top 40 Good News Sites 2024
GoodNewsPilipinas.com stands out as the No. 1 Philippine website on FeedSpot’s Top 40 Good News Websites in 2024, ranking at No. 13. This recognition, which also includes its journalists in the Top 50 for covering positive news, underscores the platform’s commitment to highlighting uplifting stories about the Philippines and Filipinos worldwide. FeedSpot, a US-based database […]
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Apayao and Isnag Heritage Honored as New UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Apayao, a stronghold of the Isnag people and the majestic Philippine eagle, has been inscribed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve means that areas in Apayao are now protected for biodiversity conservation. The Biosphere Reserve for the yApayaos covers nearly 400,000 hectares, including 48,254.40 hectares of core areas, 168,720.54 […]
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New Law Waives Entrance Exam Fees for Private Colleges in the Philippines
The Free College Entrance Examinations Act, now in effect in the Philippines, mandates waiving entrance exam fees in private colleges and universities for eligible students. Republic Act (RA) 12006 exempts qualified graduates and graduating students from paying fees for entrance exams to private higher education institutions (HEIs). The Act aligns with the state policy to […]
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AirAsia Celebrates 15 Years of World’s Best Service with PHP15 Seat Sale
AirAsia is marking 15 straight years as Skytrax’s World’s Best Low-Cost Airline with a week-long seat sale for domestic and international destinations from the Philippines. AirAsia outshined over 300 airlines at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, maintaining its status as the top low-cost airline and setting the standard for excellence. As a gesture of gratitude, […]
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Google Translate Expands with Philippine Languages: Bikol, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Waray
Google Translate, a leading translation tool, has expanded its language offerings by adding 110 new languages, including five regional languages from the Philippines: Bikol, Hiligaynon, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, and Waray. Before the update, Google Translate included three of the nation’s languages: Filipino, Cebuano, and Ilocano. The update increases to 133 the total supported languages that can […]
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