The word “immersion” as it applies to the K to 12 curriculum is defined in the Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 40, series of 2015: “Work Immersion refers to the part of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum consisting of 80 hours of hands-on experience or work simulation which the Grades 11 and 12…

THAILAND’S food and agriculture sectors may stand to benefit the most from regional integration, but investing in the Philippines’ strengths and dropping some protectionist barriers may allow the latter country to bridge the gap, Rabobank said on Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino has scolded some of his close allies in the House of Representatives for pushing for the passage of a bill that aims to reduce income taxes, despite strong opposition from the Department of Finance (DOF).

ASIA-PACIFIC Economic Cooperation (APEC) members yesterday adopted a three-pronged structural reform agenda aimed at removing barriers to doing business and translate to more inclusive growth across economies.

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Children are half as likely to die before their fifth birthday now than they were in 1990, researchers said on Wednesday, but a United Nations target has not been met.

‘The impacts of climate change are more than just numbers. The 6,000 people who died in Haiyan were 6,000 hopes and dreams, and 6,000 futures cut short’

In an unprecedented move, the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board-Cordillera Autonomous Region (RTWPB-CAR) has raised the minimum wage of household service workers (HSWs) or domestic helpers.

China’s influence on the Philippine economy is limited enough for the Southeast Asian nation to have the guts to challenge it politically in a territorial spat most of its neighbors are not strong enough to stand for.

Despite the Philippine’s resilience against global risks, time is still ticking for the country to align policies to help it compete with ASEAN peers as the region integrates by the end of the year. Hans Vriens, managing partner of Vriens and Partners based in Singapore, says one cannot generalize in this market and that there…

Business problems today are too big for any one person to solve. Agile teams are much more effective at solving problems than are lone geniuses. So why do we still reward the smartest people in the room more so than those who excel at working with others? You know who I’m talking about: the people…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes the Philippines would be able to survive external shocks brought about by the slackening global economy on the back of monetary and fiscal reforms being undertaken by the government.

Intimate partner violence or abuse can take the form of birth control sabotage, pregnancy pressure or coercion, which can have devastating consequences including unintended pregnancy, abortion and psychological trauma, according to a new review.

MANILA, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan has found a police official guilty of sexually harassing a policewoman seven years ago.

Originally posted on 29 June 2015 In accordance with the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum (CMO) No. 23, s. 2009, on the Guidelines for Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP) For All Programs with Practicum Subject, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines for all interested students who wish to apply for its…

By Roberto R. Romulo (The Philippine Star), Sep. 4, 2015 I just had a very enjoyable lunch with my Ateneo law school classmates. During the course of the meal, Raffy Evangelista discussed the challenges of being a senior citizen. He is absolutely correct and accordingly, I am reproducing it as my guest columnist.

By Prinz Magtulis and Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star), Sep. 4, 2015 MANILA, Philippines – The government is losing about P3 billion to P5 billion a year from smuggling using balikbayan boxes, although the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has only made 38 such seizures over the past six years, valued at P12.3 million.

When looking at the potential effects of a trade policy, trade economists tend to insist on the real income effects, often dismissing its unemployment effects as of second-order importance, whereas policymakers and the public at large tend to voice concerns about jobs gained or lost.

A SMALL-SCALE miner died while another was injured when the tunnel where they work collapsed in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported on Friday.

The Philippines is the fifth country in the world with the worst traffic conditions, according to the online database Numbeo.

But there is bad news, the researchers report in the journal Nature BONN, Germany – There are about 3 trillion trees on Earth, roughly 422 for every person and 8 times more than previously estimated, researchers said Wednesday, September 2, admitting surprise.

So that all may understand what Pope Francis is reported to have done for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, here is the current practice in the Church.

WASHINGTON – China’s economic slowdown is having a broader impact on the global economy than originally expected, especially on emerging markets, the International Monetary Fund said late Wednesday.

THE Philippines expressed its legislative branch’ commitment to the post-2015 development agenda, consisting of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that world leaders will adopt at the eve of the United Nations’ 70th founding anniversary this month.

The affected employees will receive a separation package of 125% of monthly basic salary per year of service and a gratuity pay of P100,000

China’s economic slowdown is having a broader impact on the global economy than originally expected, especially on emerging markets, according to the International Monetary Fund

From the Department of Social Welfare and Development Based on the 2014 World-Bank Benefit-Incidence analysis, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has been able to move beneficiaries closer to the minimum income level needed to transcend poverty. The program is also successful in encouraging school attendance, promoting preventive health check-ups and improving maternal health.

Part 2 of 2 Last Thursday, we published the first part of our interview with The SHIP Foundation’s medical director Dr. Katerina Leyritana and physician Dr. Khaled Alim on the current state of HIV in the Philippines, particularly the underlying issues. Today, we are continuing what we started. Here is the rest of that eye-opening…

Male Filipino domestic workers, mostly drivers, may not be aware of it, but they are now entitled to statutory paid paternity leave for 3 days. Hong Kong’s Labor Department began implementing the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2014 on statutory paternity leave on February 27 this year, an official of the agency reminded domestic workers in a…

The Philippines is in danger of experiencing water scarcity in 25 years, according to a new study. The study, conducted by think tank World Resources Institute (WRI), predicts the Philippines will experience a “high” degree of water shortage in the year 2040. The Southeast Asian country ranked 57th likely most water stressed country in 2040…

A wide range of imported goods and materials used in the building industry has been found to contain asbestos, a Federal Senate Inquiry has been told.