The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered stricter school safety measures and reinforced its violence prevention policies to protect learners and maintain secure learning environments across the country. The directive follows a recent incident that raised concerns over school security....
To ensure the effective enforcement of the newly released Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, a teachers ' group on Wednesday, August 6, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement critical structural reforms—starting with smaller class sizes...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heat index forecast of dangerously high temperatures in at least 19 areas nationwide on Sunday, May 25, with Dagupan City, Pangasinan expected to experience a sweltering 46°C. According to PAGASA...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday, May 15 welcomed the signing into law of the bill that removes the controversial front metal plate requirement for motorcycles. Ejercito is referring to Republic Act No. 12209, an amended version of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act (RA 11235),...
President Marcos has signed a law that amends the safety measures and penalties under the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. (MANILA BULLETIN/ Arnold Quizol) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12209 which amended several sections of RA No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. The law was...
Several business units of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), together with partners from the public and civil society sectors, observed Fire Prevention Month through upskilling activities and awareness campaigns on fire safety and proper response. DAVAO Light team members from its administrative...
More than 662,000 local ordinance violators were apprehended while the confiscated illegal drugs went up by more than double at P267 million after the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) overhauled the anti-crime approach in Metro Manila in November last year. NCRPO director Brig. Gen....
CEBU CITY – Four fires broke out here a day after the Bureau of Fire Protection-Central Visayas (BFP-7) began the observance of Fire Prevention Month. A FIREFIGHTER douses flames in a simulation exercise during the start of Fire Prevention Month in Cebu City on Saturday, March 1. (MyTVCebu) The...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Bureau of Fire Protection-9 kicked off Fire Prevention Month in the Zamboanga Peninsula on Sunday, March 2, with a series of activities in a mall here. OFFICERS salute during the Philippine national anthem as Fire Prevention Month in the Zamboanga Peninsula kicked off of...
Unlike the traditional parade celebration, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will forge an agreement with the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund that provides its personnel further affordable, easy and convenient access to housing programs to mark the Fire Prevention Month...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday, January 27 said the controversial Senate Bill No. 1979 or the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill will strengthen the provisions of the country’s Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law. Hontiveros made the remark...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, January 23 shrugged off the withdrawal of support done by seven senators on the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2023 or Senate Bill No. 1979 as it is already in the advanced stage of legislation. As far as she is...
