MOVE expands South Asia footprint through direct partnerships with IndiGo, Air India, and US-Bangla

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KUALA LUMPUR, 20 April 2026 – Asia’s leading travel booking app, AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), is expanding its capabilities and network of direct airline partners with the addition of IndiGo, Air India, and US-Bangla Airlines, bringing three of the region’s most in-demand carriers directly onto its platform.

South Asia continues to see rising travel momentum driven by tourism, business mobility, student flows, and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) traffic. Routes connecting Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and other Asean cities to destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Dhaka are experiencing sustained demand as economic and cultural ties deepen.

For the traveller, this means significantly more choice, better value through competitive pricing, and the freedom to manage an entire multi-city journey in a single place on the MOVE app.

Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE said, “South Asia is one of the most exciting travel regions in the world with vibrant cities, rich culture and incredible food experiences waiting to be discovered. We are thrilled to kick off 2026 by partnering directly with IndiGo, one of the largest LCCs, alongside leading full-service carriers Air India and US-Bangla Airlines to offer deeper route access and more seamless booking experiences for our users, from flights and hotels to attractions bookings, all within the MOVE app.

Whether it’s a business trip to Mumbai or Delhi, reconnecting with family in Dhaka, or exploring other major cities, MOVE makes cross-border travel simpler and more convenient.”

Air India, IndiGo, US-Bangla Airlines joined 70 other notable global carriers who partnered directly with MOVE. This surge in direct airline partnerships reinforces MOVE’s commitment to becoming the region’s preferred OTA. Complementing these direct partnerships, MOVE also has a selection of about 700 other airlines through its authorized suppliers for travelers to choose from. Beyond flights, the platform offers access to 1 million+ hotels, airport transfers, online duty-free shopping, travel insurance and more.

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Gagawaran si Dionisio Soliven Bulong ng KWF Dangal ng Panitikan 2026 sa Kategoryang Indibidwal ngayong pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Panitikan 2026.

Sa loob ng ilang dekada, si Dionisio Soliven Bulong, manunulát, nobelísta, at editor ay naging haligi ng panitikang Ilokano sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang mga nobela at akda na sumasalamin sa búhay, kaisipan, at damdamin ng mga Ilokano. Kabilang sa kaniyang mga kinikilalang akda ang Fighting Pogi 1 at 2 at Matayakon Rosing, na patuloy na minamahal ng mga mambabasa sa loob at labas ng bansa. Naging mahalaga ang kaniyang papel sa larangan ng publikasyon bilang Punong Patnugot ng Bannawag Magazine mulâ 1978 hanggang 2005, kung saan hinubog at itinaguyod niya ang maraming manunulat. Nagsilbi rin siya bilang Tagapangulo ng Patnugutan ng Liwayway Publishing, Inc., at naging Pangulo ng GUMIL Filipinas.

Ang Gawad Dangal ng Panitikan ay ang pinakamataas na pagkilala sa naiambag sa panitikang Pilipino o lifetime achievement award. Binibigyang-pagpupugay nito ang natatanging manunulat na nagpakita ng pagpapahalaga sa kultura, kaakuhan, at kayamanang pamana, bukod sa pambihirang pagkasangkapan sa Filipino at iba pang katutubong wika. Ang gagawaran ay makatatanggap ng busto ni Balagtas, plake, at medalya.

Ang KWF Araw ng Parangal 2026 ay gaganapin sa 29 Abril 2026.

DepEd expands summer programs to help struggling learners catch up

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MAKATI CITY, 21 April 2026—From May 6 to June 3, 2026, learners at risk of falling behind will be given a critical chance to succeed, as the Department of Education (DepEd) rolls out its expanded summer remediation programs to help learners recover foundational skills and put every learner back on the path to grade-level readiness.



Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the urgency and purpose of this initiative: no learner should be left behind.



“Tungkulin nating siguruhin na ang bawat mag-aaral ay may sapat na suporta. Narito ang DepEd para alalayan ang ating mga mag-aaral na mapaghusay ang kanilang kaalaman,” Angara said.

“Sa suporta ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, tinitiyak natin na ang ating mga programa ay may sapat na kalinga at direksyon para sa ikagaganda ng kinabukasan ng ating kabataan,” he added.



At the heart of this effort is the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program, a flagship intervention that aims to sharpen the Reading and Mathematics skills of about 3.7 million incoming Grade 2 to 11 learners.



For those nearing graduation, the Senior High School Remediation program delivers support to around 2.1 million incoming Grade 12 learners, ensuring mastery of essential competencies in English, Filipino and Mathematics.



Meanwhile, the Summer Academic Remedial Program provides targeted assistance to around 141,000 learners across all grade levels who did not meet the required grade level requirements in one or two learning areas, giving them the support they need to move forward with confidence.

The results of these targeted interventions are already clear and compelling. Comparisons between the Beginning-of-School-Year (BOSY) and End-of-School-Year (EOSY) assessments reveal significant gain: literacy gaps have narrowed by an average 33 percentage points in Grades 1 to 3; 16 percentage points in Grades 4 to 6; and 28 percentage points in Grades 7 to 10.

These gains affirm a powerful truth when given the right support, struggling learners can recover, progress and thrive.

To support this massive undertaking, Angara said DepEd is mobilizing around 607,000 DepEd teachers and volunteer tutors nationwide, ensuring learners receive the personalized attention, guidance and encouragement necessary for effective learning recovery.



Beyond academics, the summer programs adopt a holistic approach which includes providing teaching and learning resources, incentives for educators, and critical health support like vision and ear care screenings along with free meals, to remove physical barriers that hinder learning.



Angara emphasized that the success of the undertaking relies on a unified front between the school and the home.



“Nananawagan tayo sa ating mga magulang at guro na magkaisa sa mahalagang adhikaing ito. Ang ating pagtutulungan ang magsisilbing matibay na pundasyon upang maging matagumpay ang balik-eskwela ng ating mga kabataan,” said Angara.

A long-time champion of education reform, Angara brings this initiative full circle. As a key proponent and co-author of Republic Act No. 12028 or the ARAL Program Act during his Senate tenure, he signed its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in December 2024 in his capacity as DepEd Secretary, transforming policy into real and tangible support for learners.

Under his leadership, DepEd is not only expanding intervention programs; it is institutionalizing a system that ensures every struggling learner is seen, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed.

Under RA No. 12028 (Section 7), tutors under the ARAL Program may be: teachers teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, provided they shall not be tutors of their own learners; para-teachers or those who have taken the licensure examination for teachers but were unable to quality and have been issued a special permit by the Board for Professional Teachers; and pre-service teachers who are students enrolled in a teacher education degree program.



Under the law, DepEd may also hire as tutor other individuals deemed qualified, competent and of good character.



Meanwhile under the IRR (Section 12), tutorsa hired for the ARAL Program must meet minimum qualifications in professional or educational background for teachers, para-teachers, pre-service teachers and non-licensed education graduates; retired professional teachers; other licensed professionals; college graduates; and others as may be identified by DepEd.



Tutors must also demonstrate competency in the subject areas they will handle, as well as proficiency in the use of various teaching methods.