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Oil Cost Goes Up Incrementally -DOE
The Department of Energy announced that fuel companies have agreed to implement their respective petrol price hike gradually in a bid to cushion adverse economic impact to Filipinos.

JC Castro
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Ceasefire between Israel, Iran, Now On
Missile launchers of both Israeli military and Iranian armed forces are now cooling off following the effectivity of ceasefire between the two warring nations, initiated by the US under President Donald Trump.

JC Castro
Jun 24, 20253 min read


US Steps into Israel-Iran War, Executes "Midnight Hammer"
The US has engaged in the Israel-versus-Iran missile exchanges—the biggest escalation thus far in the nearly two-week-old aerial battle between the two military-might nations—as the American government conducted a surprise, deliberate, precise strike against three major nuclear facilities in Iran on Saturday, 21 June 2025.

JC Castro
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Philippines, Highly Proficient at English, Second Most English-proficient in Asia
Filipinos utilize English with high proficiency, the second most skilled nation in Asia and 22nd worldwide as regards English use . . . .

JC Castro
Nov 30, 20242 min read


DTI Offers Special Loan to Typhoon-hit Enterprises
Mindful of the bad days businesses confront after the onslaught of typhoons, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) offers a special . .

JC Castro
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Quote from Richard Trench on the Role of Grammar in Speech
Richard Trench, in his book 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴, noted that grammar constitutes the well-grounded composition--the logic

JC Castro
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Release of Year-end Bonus, Cash Gift of Gov’t Employees, Now Earlier than Nov. 15
Government employees can now expect the early receipt of their year-end bonus and cash gift following the Department of Budget and . . . .

JC Castro
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Another Tropical Storm to Hit Philippines after Kristine
Fresh from the whip and torrential downpour brought about by severe tropical storm Kristine, the Philippines may face another round of . . .

JC Castro
Oct 26, 20241 min read


National Government Cuts Debt by Php139.79 Billion as of August 2024
National government debt shrank to Php15.55 trillion by the end of August 2024, representing a 0.9% or Php139.79-billion decrease . . . .

JC Castro
Oct 6, 20241 min read


40 Pinoy MSMEs Rolled at OTOP Bazaar
40 Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) held the spotlight as they showcased their remarkable products to the public . . .

JC Castro
Aug 24, 20241 min read


Abaca Canvas, Key to Elegant Paintings, Vehicle of Patriotism
There's one more article that comes from abaca with which most of us may not be too familiar, if not unaware at all—painting canvas.

JC Castro
Aug 17, 20244 min read


Coffee as a Medium of Artistry
Lo and behold, coffee also comes as a wonderful material in showcasing artistry—coffee can be the ink in painting.

JC Castro
Aug 10, 20244 min read


Government Employees to Enjoy Pay Hike, Medical Allowance
Government employees welcome the weekend with good news as the Office of the President on Friday, 02 August 2024 signed an executive order

JC Castro
Aug 3, 20242 min read


Proposed 2025 PH national budget, submitted to lower house
The Department of Budget and Management officially submitted its proposed 2025 national budget to the House of Representatives at Romualdez

JC Castro
Jul 29, 20241 min read


A Quick Look at the Aftermath of Carina, Southwest Monsoon in PH
As super typhoon Carina left the Philippines on 25 July 2024, Metro Manila strives to bounce back from the aftermath of the typhoon and its

JC Castro
Jul 28, 20243 min read


493 MSMEs equipped with biz skills at National MSME Summit 2024
A total of 493 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gained practical, timely knowledge to grow and succeed in business at the...

JC Castro
Jul 20, 20242 min read


Infrastructure, a component of the Philippine food system -NEDA
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan underscored infrastructure as an integral part of the Phil

JC Castro
Jul 14, 20242 min read


The Grammar of Predicate Pronouns
When Mary phones her friend John using a new number, John naturally asks, “Who’s this?” To this Mary instinctively responds, “It’s me,...

JC Castro
Jul 14, 20242 min read


The History of “Uppercase” and “Lowercase”
You always play around uppercase and lowercase letters whenever you write. You’re wired to inflate the first letter of the word—or to . . .

JC Castro
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Responses to food, agricultural challenges, presented at 46th Annual Scientific Meeting
Concrete steps to crack food and agricultural problems in the Philippines emerged on the first day of the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting...

JC Castro
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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