CEBU CITY – Suspending classes have become almost automatic when heavy rains strike. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, several local government units (LGUs) in Cebu suspended in-person classes due to heavy rain. But a mayor in one of the towns did the opposite, and his explanation of refusing to suspend...
TACLOBAN CITY – Gov. Ralph Vincent Evardone suspended classes in Eastern Samar on Tuesday, Feb. 10, due to the effects of the shear line and ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel. “The decision was made following advisories from PAGASA, warning of continuous heavy...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Oriental and Siquijor have suspended classes due to tropical depression “Basyang.” Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria suspended classes on Feb. 5 and 6 as Basyang will traverse Northeastern Mindanao and Central and Western Visayas between Thursday and...
By earning a Level 3 Accreditation for the Responsible Gaming Framework from the World Lottery Association (WLA), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) solidified its position as a world-class gaming institution, becoming the first in the Philippine gaming industry to do so. According...
ILOILO CITY—Due to road closures and rerouting of vehicles, selected schools in this city will not have classes on Monday for the annual celebration of Jaro Fiesta. Mayor Raisa Treñas suspended classes in all schools in Jaro District under Executive Order No. 012-Series of 2026. Other major...
Forget the days of mindlessly spritzing a designer bottle just because a celebrity told you to. For the new generation of Filipinos, fragrance has evolved from a simple finishing touch into a full-blown personal manifesto. It is no longer just about smelling good. It is about smelling like a...
DAVAO CITY – Gov. Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu suspended classes and work in government offices due to the magnitude-5.3 earthquake that jolted Sultan Kudarat and nearby areas on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Mangudadatu issued the directive as aftershocks are expected from the tectonic tremor with an epicenter...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, November 12, confirmed massive disruptions to education in northern and central Luzon following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, which caused widespread damage to schools and displaced hundreds of thousands of learners and teachers. Based on its...
Work in government offices on Nov. 10 and classes at all levels in Metro Manila and other regions on Nov. 10 to 11 have been suspended due to the forecasted major impacts of Super Typhoon Uwan. Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular No. 106 on Sunday, Nov. 9, suspending the work in government in...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Nov. 7, announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all public and private schools in the city on Nov. 17 and 18 to give way to the three-day rally of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against corruption at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, November 4, said it is working with other government agencies to establish a unified and timely protocol for class suspension announcements, emphasizing the need to balance student safety with the continuity of learning. In an inter-agency meeting...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Local governments and agencies in Northern Mindanao initiated preemptive measures Monday as typhoon ‘’Tino’’ approached the region. All local government units (LGUs) suspended classes and work, some as early as Sunday. Tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 and yellow...
