Filipinos nationwide will have back-to-back holidays due to the observance of the All Saints’ Day, which is known locally as Undas. As stipulated in President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 50, both October 31 (Tuesday) and November 1 (Wednesday) are declared as special non-working holidays. You can
After many years of working and saving, you might already be considering making your few big purchases, and one of them perhaps is buying your first condominium unit. There are many things to take into account before doing so, like the unit’s location, size, and
The Philippines is known for its delicious and popular cuisine. In fact, many people around the globe visit the country just to try it for themselves. Other than the delicious cuisine, locally-developed liquor in the Philippines like lambanog and tuba are also must-trys. The best kind of
(UPDATED, OCTOBER 23) President Rodrigo Duterte has released Proclamation 332 declaring November 13, 14, and 15 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Pampanga. This is in connection to the country’s hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. It
The Committee on Health of the House of Representatives has voted unanimously in support of a bill seeking to legalize the use of marijuana (scientific name: cannabis sativa) for medical purposes in the Philippines. The bill will now be scheduled for plenary debates. Authored by
Elementary and high schools nationwide will be celebrating the annual National Reading Month this November. The celebration, which is listed in the Department of Education’s official calendar for school year 2017-2018, is customarily managed by a school’s English Department. November was officially designated as the National
(UPDATED, 5:00 AM) In light of the scheduled transport strike planned by jeepney drivers affiliated with the Stop and Go Coalition, several local government units have announced the suspension of classes in their respective constituencies for tomorrow, September 25. The strike is likely to affect
Studying in an engineering university that’s regarded as one of the country’s best choices for an education of that field is a privilege and an honor to behold. However, while job offers after graduation are sure to pour in, its difficulty in terms of academic
Hong Kong-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are going all-out in showing their support for the first-ever “Laban ng Lahi” global team marathon challenge, whose international qualifying tournament is set for October 29, 2017. Throngs of OFWs participated during the formal launching of the event last
Earlier today, The Filipino Scribe joined the thousands of protesters who trooped to the Commission on Human Rights headquarters in Quezon City as part of the so-called “National Day of Protests.” On the day the country is commemorating the 45th anniversary of the late dictator