As Philippine senior high school education enters a new phase, Online Education (OEd) is positioning flexible online learning alongside a curriculum increasingly focused on practical skills, career pathways and preparation for college and employment. The way Filipino students prepare for college and the workplace is changing—and OEd is moving its Senior High School program with it. Beginning School Year 2026–2027, OEd is offering the newly aligned Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) Curriculum, reflecting the framework under DepEd Order No. 17, s. 2026 and the new Three-Term School Calendar under DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026. For OEd, the shift represents more than a curriculum update. It provides an opportunity to combine a more streamlined and career-oriented Senior High School program with the flexibility of online education—giving students another way to prepare for an increasingly skills-driven economy. A New SHS for a Changing Future One of the most visible changes is the move...
SM malls are evolving to support access to key transportation points. (In photo: The SM Megamall EDSA Busway Concourse and Pedestrian Bridge enhances pedestrian circulation and seamless access within one of Metro Manila’s busiest commercial and transport hubs.) For millions of Filipinos navigating EDSA, the daily commute could soon become safe, more seamless, and more convenient. As SM continues its transformation journey beyond its retail and shared spaces, its malls are also evolving to make getting to and from key transport hubs easier for commuters. In the coming months, mallgoers can look forward to improved connections through the SM Megamall EDSA Busway Concourse and Pedestrian Bridge and SM North EDSA MRT-7 link. The projects aim to shorten long walks to transportation hubs while giving commuters familiar, well-lit, and ventilated access and departure points. The completion of the SM Megamall EDSA Busway link, which connects SM Megamall to the Ortigas station of...