The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 15 areas remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 on Thursday evening, Feb. 5 as Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) moved closer to the Caraga region. As of 7 p.m., the center of...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, said Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) is expected to make landfall between Thursday evening and early morning on Friday, Feb. 6 as it continues moving westward toward eastern...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday morning, Feb. 5 said Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) had accelerated as it moved closer to eastern Mindanao, with more areas placed under tropical cyclone wind signals ahead of...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, as Tropical Depression Basyang (international name: Penha) intensified into a tropical storm while moving westward over the Philippine...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) briefly diverted its search and rescue (SAR) operations for victims of MV Trisha Kirsten 3 to another distressed passenger vessel off Basilan early Monday morning, Feb. 2. PCG units were conducting SAR operations for MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in the vicinity waters off...
The Philippine National Police awarded Police Regional Office-2 as the Best Police Regional Office during the 26th PNP Day on Thursday, Jan. 29, in Camp Crame in Quezon City. PRO-2 was recognized for its strong operational performance, discipline, and public service across the Cagayan Valley...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, January 29, underscored the need for a whole-of-government approach to address the country’s learning crisis, calling for stronger coordination among key agencies to fast-track education reforms and close long-standing gaps in student achievement....
Senator Loren Legarda pressed for an urgent and sustained education reform to confront the country’s education crisis. Legarda made the call as the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) formally submitted its Final Report, Turning Point: A Decade of Necessary Reform...
Following the launch of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) Final Report, “Turning Point: A Decade of Necessary Reforms (2026–2035),” the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, Jan. 27, committed to lead the next decade of education reform. DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Two lucky bettors hailing from Zamboanga City and Tarlac City will split the over P280-million Ultra Lotto jackpot drawn on Sunday, Jan. 25, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. The PCSO said the Ultra Lotto jackpot totaled P284,636,402.80. According to the agency, the bettors...
Just months after its nationwide rollout, the government’s Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program is already delivering promising results with several public schools across the country posting 30 to 40 percent increases in student reading proficiency and grade-level readiness,...
Expanding the education voucher program strategically could significantly reduce overcrowding in public schools operating on double and triple shifts, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). During a joint public hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education on...
