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While the rest of the Philippines is enjoying a day off for Eid’l Fitr, the City of San Fernando, La Union, is gearing up for a…
March 13, 2026
March 20 2026 holiday Philippines If you’re already looking forward to your next break, you aren’t alone. As March 2026 rolls in, the big question for…
March 9, 2026
In the Philippines, understanding how to compute your pay for different holidays is essential for ensuring you are fairly compensated. The calculation depends heavily on the…
March 9, 2026
If you took a screenshot of the Philippine Facebook feed this January, you’d see a wild, beautiful mix of two things: the Black Nazarene and BTS.…
February 16, 2026
With February halfway through, the question on every student and employee’s mind is: “May pasok ba sa Feb 17, 2026?” Whether you’re planning a Binondo food…
February 9, 2026
If you’re planning to buy flowers for Valentine’s Day 2026, you already know the golden rule: Don’t wait until February 14. As we approach the peak…
February 6, 2026
Forget the future—Filipinos are currently obsessed with ten years ago. If your Facebook timeline felt like a time machine this January, you weren’t alone. From January…
February 4, 2026
Ultimate Guide to 2026 long weekends in the Philippines In the Philippines, we don’t just work hard—we vacation smart. With the official release of the 2026…
February 4, 2026
February 17 2026 holiday pay computation With Chinese New Year 2026 falling on Tuesday, February 17, many Filipinos are eyeing a potential long weekend. But before…
February 2, 2026The National Association of Consumer Organizations (NASECOR) is calling on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to check if Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is overcharging consumers. In…
February 2, 2026
Cebu dominated Facebook conversations in 2025, ranking as the No. 1 topic nationwide in terms of engagement, as Filipinos turned to the platform to react to…
January 14, 2026
Choosing a research topic can feel overwhelming—especially when trends, tech, and social issues are changing fast. If you’re looking for ideas that feel relevant and research-worthy,…
January 12, 2026