The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday, Oct. 18, said it will study the petitions filed by transport groups seeking to charge every commuter a "surge fee."
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) awareness among the Filipino youth dropped to all-time low, a study conducted by the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) found.
The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (Cocopea) welcomed the decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) to extend blended learning modalities in private schools after Oct. 31.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Tuesday, Oct. 18, declared Oct. 31 as a special non-working holiday in the country, the Office of the Press Secretary said.