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Teachmint showcases school mgmt system at CEAP convention
CEBU CITY — Teachmint, creator of the Integrated School Platform, showcased its cutting edge software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering at the 2023 CEAP National Convention as a school technology partner.
LTFRB approves P1 provisional jeepney fare hike effective Oct. 8
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted approval for a P1 provisional fare hike for both traditional and modern public utility jeepneys (PUJ) across the country, effective Oct. 8.
La Salle-Dasma student gets nod at int’l student film fest
A De La Salle University – Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) student’s film was among the quarter-finalists for Best Short Film at the 2023 Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF).
Advocates urge news media to shun sensationalized reporting on HIV
By Department of Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Beverly Ho (left) joins representatives from HIV advocacy groups UNAIDS Philippines, Achieve Inc., Network Plus, and TLF Share Collective, Inc. in the launch of the "Media Guide on HIV Reporting" booklet and the...
Coalition calls for political party reforms
By Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, Comelec Political Finance and Affairs Department Director Efraim Bag-id, PARTICIPATE Chief of Party Dr. Julio Teehankee, and 11 political party representatives pose for a group photo. ADA MAY SACIL A pro-democracy coalition...

Socmed personality’s pro-China narrative on WPS shared across various pro-China disinformation websites
Berletic’s article was first published in The New Eastern Outlook (NEO) is an internet journal published and funded by the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. A 2020 US State Department report describes NEO as “a pseudo-academic publication … that promotes disinformation and propaganda focused primarily on the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.”
De Lima: Unjust detention made me stronger
Former senator Leila De Lima finally stepped out of jail after more than six years of being detained, after her petition for bail was granted by a Muntinlupa court.
Drowning in fear: Some Masinloc fisherfolk face mental health struggles amid West Philippine Sea tension
The issue of mental health remains to be an uncharted territory in Masinloc, Zambales, even as fear often creeps into the hearts of fisherfolk in the frontlines of China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
Power slowly slipping away
Rodrigo Duterte has felt it. The noose around his neck is slowly tightening.
Like a house of cards
Here’s one probable, brief explanation of how we unraveled as a country. It began with Duterte’s undeniable charisma that catapulted him to power.

FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims PH so rich during Marcos regime no one slept on streets
In a TikTok video, a man talks about the country’s economy during the Marcos Sr. regime, repeating the “golden age” claim that had already been debunked by fact-checking sites.

FACT CHECK: Duterte makes wrong claim on how confi, intel funds were spent
Former president Rodrigo Duterte falsely claimed in his TV program on SMNI that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not spend P125 million in confidential and intelligence funds (CIF).
PressOne.PH is a verified signatory of the Code of Principles of the International Fact -Checking Network.

ISA Upholds commitment for ‘transformative governance’ at Public Governance Forum 2023
The Institute of Solidarity in Asia (ISA) reaffirmed its commitment to “transformative governance” during the culmination of its annual Public Governance Forum (PGF).
Two public hospitals receive highest recognition from Institute for Solidarity in Asia
Two public hospitals passed the fourth and final stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS) and were conferred the Gold Trailblazer Award, the highest PGS recognition from the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA).
Discounted document fees for poor job seekers pushed in Senate
A bill seeking to provide a 20-percent discount for indigent job applicants on government document charges was filed by Sen. Lito Lapid.

LTFRB approves P1 provisional jeepney fare hike effective Oct. 8
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted approval for a P1 provisional fare hike for both traditional and modern public utility jeepneys (PUJ) across the country, effective Oct. 8.
Cybercrimes in Metro Manila up by 152% for first half of 2023
Cybercrimes in the National Capital Region (NCR) rose by 152 percent during the first half of the year according to the Philippine National Police
Metro Manila healthcare utilization to remain stable — OCTA
The OCTA Research Team has forecasted a rise in the Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila but indicated that it would not result in a surge in the use of healthcare facilities.
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Teachmint showcases school mgmt system at CEAP convention
CEBU CITY — Teachmint, creator of the Integrated School Platform, showcased its cutting edge software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering at the 2023 CEAP National Convention as a school technology partner.
UP Mindanao’s 3rd Summa Cum Laude hails student-teacher-parent collaboration
Leading its 25th Commencement Exercises, University of the Philippines-Mindanao summa cum laude and class valedictorian, Meluzvia Marie Amora stressed the need for cooperation between scholars, their parents and their educators during her valedictory address.
Tagum diocese inaugurates ‘reinvigorated’ Christ the King Hospital
The Diocese of Tagum inaugurated the Christ the King Specialist Hospital (CKSH) at the site where its first hospital, founded 60 years ago, was established by its first bishop.

PDIC to hold e-bidding of commercial and residential lots
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation is set to bid-out 32 residential lots with improvements, 24 residential lots, two commercial lots with improvements, and a mixed residential/commercial lot with improvements through e-bidding starting July 26 until 27.
Marcos Jr. seals $1.3B in US investment pledges
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will be bringing to the Philippines more than $1.3 billion worth of investment pledges following his recent five-day official visit to the United States, the Palace said.
Lucio Tan Group Records Highest Net Income in a Decade as Lucio Tan III Assumes Presidency
The group ended 2022 with a PhP25.1 billion attributable net income, which is a 24% increase from the previous year. LTG’s tobacco business contributed 61% of the total attributable net income, followed by Philippine National Bank (PNB) at Php6.61 billion

Redbin Philippines, SleepMD give moms more time to sleep on Mother’s Day
SleepMD, a food supplement brand that helps improve the quality of sleep, wants to turn the tide by launching an advocacy campaign for moms on Mother’s Day. In partnership with creative shop Redbin Philippines, moms were given extra hours of sleep on their special day.
CFCI Recognizes Potential of Cold Chain Industry in the Philippines
Centro Nippon Fruehauf Cooltech Inc is focused towards the growing cold chain industry in the country through it’s brand Cooltech. The company has recognized the immense potential of this industry, which is seeing a significant increase in demand due to the rising need for temperature-controlled transport of perishable goods.
Coffee table book chronicling Robredo’s presidential campaign launched
Former vice president Leni Robredo launched Tuesday a coffee table book featuring iconic moments, and inside stories from her presidential campaign in 2022

La Salle-Dasma student gets nod at int’l student film fest
A De La Salle University – Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) student’s film was among the quarter-finalists for Best Short Film at the 2023 Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF).
Dolly de Leon gets invite to become member of academy that awards Oscars
Critically acclaimed Filipino actress Dolly de Leon has been invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the award-giving body Oscars.
Taylor Swift to release ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ on July 7
Taylor Swift has announced that “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” will come out on July 7.

Advocates urge news media to shun sensationalized reporting on HIV
Advocacy groups and the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Nov. 29, released a media guide to help Filipino journalists and news outlets to shift from sensationalized to a more “truthful, empowering, and human-rights based” approach in reporting about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Filipino journalists, media practitioners team up for media literacy campaign
Filipino journalists and media educators joined forces for a media and information literacy (MIL) campaign formally launched Friday, Oct. 6 at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) in Diliman, Quezon City.
Rappler founders name new leaders to key positions
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler’s founders announced on Friday, October 6, the appointment of Natashya Gutierrez as company president. Among the pioneers of Rappler, she was also former editor-in-chief of Vice News Asia-Pacific.

KKD dazzles as F2 escapes Cignal to take shared Pool B top-seed
Kim Kianna Dy lifted F2 Logistics Cargo Movers after a nerve-frazzling 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 25-22 cushion over Cignal HD Spikers to secure a shared lead in the Pool B of 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational last Saturday.
PLDT disconnects Akari to secure first win in PVL Invitational
PLDT High Speed Hitters overpowered Akari Chargers in a 25-15, 25-19, 25-22 demolition to pocket their first win in Premier Volleyball League Invitational last July 1.
LA Tenorio diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer
Barangay Ginebra point guard LA Tenorio, who is renowned for his durability and his impressive record of consecutive games played, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.