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Malacañang Issues MC No. 131: Alternative Work and Learning Modes for NCR and 16 Provinces on August 20, 2026
The Office of the President has officially issued Memorandum Circular No. 131, directing the implementation of alternative work arrangements in government offices and alternative learning delivery modes in schools across the National Capital Region (NCR) and 16 provinces on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The circular comes upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction…
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Class and Work Suspensions: August 20, 2026 (Running List & Academic Advisories)
Local government units (LGUs) and academic institutions have announced class suspensions and shifts to alternative delivery modes for Thursday, August 20, 2026, to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Below is the verified running list of affected areas and university advisories. 1. Local Government Unit (LGU) Advisories CALABARZON Laguna Biñan City: No face-to-face classes,…
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The Pambansang Bisyo Returns: ABS-CBN Confirms ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ Comeback This September on GMA and iWant
The long wait for late-night weekend comedy is officially over. During ABS-CBN Corporation’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes officially confirmed that the iconic talk-comedy franchise “Gandang Gabi, Vice” (GGV) is set to return to television screens this coming September 2026. The revival will air on…
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The Hearth in the Valley: Why the Tradition of the ‘Panata’ and Quiet Faith Endures
If there is one cultural tradition that defines the heartbeat of the Filipino soul—one that goes beyond surface-level celebrations and reaches straight into who we are—it is the tradition of the Panata and our communal rhythms of Dawn and Dusk Devotions (from the quiet rhythm of the daily Ángelus to the enduring discipline of Simbang…