Following a fatal school shooting in Zamboanga City, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla called on Congress to establish strict regulations on children 's access to violent video games and social media platforms, warning that these digital environments are being exploited to radicalize young...
Malacañang has ordered the implementation of alternative learning modes and alternative work arrangements in Metro Manila and 17 provinces on Thursday, Aug. 20, as continued heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon threaten flooding and travel disruptions. Under Memorandum Circular No. 131,...
TAAL, Batangas- Police are tracking down a person who introduced herself as a fiscal and was reported to have asked for P50,000 in exchange for the release of an inmate at the Taal Municipal Police Station on Sunday night, Aug. 16. The police report identified the victim as Marivic, 49, a housewife...
Classes and government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 14 provinces will implement alternative arrangements on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of Luzon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 128, issued by the...
Public and private schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 12 provinces will shift to alternative learning modes, while government offices will adopt alternative work arrangements starting noon on Monday, Aug. 17, as continuous heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon threaten to cause...
Senator Erwin Tulfo is pushing for a 20 percent discount on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans, and mobile internet packages for all enrolled Filipino students amid the repeated shift to online classes due to severe weather. Under Senate Bill No. 2275, or the proposed “Student Load Discount...
A nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms is what is being pushed under Senate Bill No. 2347, a proposed law that seeks to set firm, legally enforceable limits on online gambling promotions. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero pointed this out as he discussed the merits...
Aggressive tax cuts and nationwide ban on offshore operators have redirected capital into domestic platforms, fueling unprecedented growth in the Philippine digital gaming market. The counrty’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached a record ₱396 billion last year, driven by the surge in digital...
Government offices in Metro Manila and 12 provinces were ordered to shift to appropriate alternative work arrangements on Friday, Aug. 14, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon continued to affect parts of Luzon. Memorandum Circular No. 126, signed on Aug. 14, covers the National Capital...
Using personal social media accounts does not exempt teachers and other school personnel from professional and ethical standards, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded its personnel. This came after the agency received reports of posts that may not be consistent with DepEd’s standards of...
Globe brought its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to Sigma, Capiz, and Tayabas, Quezon, equipping youth leaders and school heads with the knowledge and skills to promote safer, more responsible online behavior. Through the initiative, Globe is expanding digital citizenship education beyond the...
TikTok has officially launched the #ThinkTwice Family Guide in the Philippines, a resource designed to help teens and families navigate the digital world with greater confidence, awareness and responsibility. The guide was unveiled during the #ThinkTwice Troop Townhall, held in celebration of...
