CEBU CITY – On the day that the country celebrated the 128th anniversary of Philippine independence, close to 300 individuals in Central Visayas were freed from unemployment. The Department of Labor and Employment-Central Visayas (DOLE-7) reported that a total of 266 jobseekers were hired on the...
A yacht transporting vital relief supplies to earthquake victims caught fire off the coast of Glan, Sarangani, adding a fresh hurdle to humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) efforts, even as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed on...
TACLOBAN CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, Police Regional Office-8 chief, assured the people that they are independent and non-partisan. Capoy reminded personnel to uphold their love for the country and their commitment to serve Filipinos with honesty and integrity during the flag-raising...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon said freedom should be used for the good of others and the nation as he led the celebration of the 128th Independence Day on June 12. Biazon, together with Rep. Jaime Fresnedi, marked Independence Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of national hero Jose...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) deployed 2,197 personnel across the region to secure the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on Friday, June 12. They will be deployed and strategically positioned in key cities and municipalities to ensure safe and...
Quezon City will enforce heightened security as the police district deploys 2,654 personnel to maintain peace during the 128th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. To bolster the deployment, 147 force multipliers and 106 personnel from partner agencies will be stationed in key areas across the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has not monitored any threat from within its ranks despite reports of possible destabilization efforts and mounting calls for the military to take a stand on political issues ahead of the country’s celebration of Independence Day. AFP Chief of...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released pay rules for workers who are either too dedicated to their job or those who have actually no choice but to report on June 12. President Marcos declared June 12 as a regular holiday under Proclamation No. 1006, Series of 2025, and for those...
The Quezon City government on Thursday, June 4, expressed its support for the recovery of the country’s swine industry through Hog Festival 2026, a national program that promotes locally raised pork and assists hog farmers affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). Mayor Joy Belmonte said the hog...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio has renewed his push for the education system to revert to learning via textbooks, saying the sheer lack of it has contributed to the "literacy crisis" in the country. This, as the House deputy minority leader expressed concern over data from the Second...
Stories of rejection turned redemption took center stage this graduation season, as students who once faced closed doors in education finally claimed their long-awaited diplomas. Among them are graduates of the Alternative Learning System (ALS), the Department of Education’s (DepEd) primary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 1, announced a series of nationwide orientation sessions for teachers, school leaders, and education stakeholders in preparation for the implementation of the Three-Term School Calendar beginning School Year (SY) 2026–2027. READ: ...
