Citing the need for classrooms conducive to learning, the government was urged to utilize partnerships between local government units (LGUs) and the private sector to accelerate the construction of cost-effective classrooms and eliminate shifting schedules for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students....
Beep card, the stored-value card used for seamless travel on Metro Manila’s railways, will have a dedicated version for students starting September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. These white personalized beep cards will automatically apply the 50 percent discount, meaning students...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said typhoon “Gorio” (international name “Podul”) further intensified on Tuesday morning, Aug. 13, as it approached southern Taiwan. As of 5 a.m., the center of the typhoon was located 165 kilometers...
Typhoon “Gorio” (international name “Podul”) slightly intensified on Tuesday evening, Aug. 12, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over Itbayat, Batanes. PAGASA said Itbayat may...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged immediate action to address the country’s worsening child nutrition and education crisis—a call strongly welcomed by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which vowed to accelerate key reforms to safeguard...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said there are at least 5.1 million students who are taking their classes along the aisle of school buildings due to the lack of seats and proper facilities. Citing a report by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), Aquino said the Department...
5 p.m., Aug. 13 PAGASA said typhoon Gorio exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 4 p.m. As of 5 p.m., the center of the typhoon was located 325 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, moving west-northwestward at 25 kph. After making landfall over southern Taiwan, Gorio slightly...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise from education stakeholders and child rights advocates for updating the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013—a move seen as a timely reform to promote safer school environments. The revised policy expands...
Northern Luzon is expected to experience rains and cloudy skies on Saturday, August 2, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to affect the region, while the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) monitors a tropical depression located outside...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered the alert status of Kanlaon Volcano from Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) to Alert Level 2 (moderate unrest) on Tuesday, July 29, following signs of decreased volcanic activity since its last eruption on May 13. According to...
Tropical Cyclone Emong (international name: Co-may) continues to weaken after crossing Northern Luzon, and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday, July 26, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 5...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 on Wednesday evening, July 23, over parts of Pangasinan, as Tropical Storm “Emong” moved closer to the Ilocos Region. As of 10 p.m., Emong was located 235...
