BACOLOD CITY – The municipal government of Valladolid in Negros Occidental is reviewing road safety measures for roadside vendors following a fatal accident that claimed two lives in Barangay Palaka on Sunday, July 5. Mayor Ricardo Presbitero Jr. said Tuesday, July 7, that economic and tourism...
A 10-year-old boy died after being run over by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) while playing along Alanganahaw Street in Barangay Balingasa, Quezon City, on Friday night, July 3. The child was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The 55 year old driver was taken into police...
Globe supports the Department of Education (DepEd) policy on the responsible use of gadgets in schools. Through DepEd Order No. 006, s. 2026, or the Guidelines on Ensuring Safe and Motivating Learning Environment (ESMLE), the Department recognizes that while gadgets are generally regulated during...
Vlogging and drinking could be a dangerous mix too. That is as far as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is concerned as it urged drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) to refrain from driving and vlogging at the same time. LTFRB chairman Vigor Mendoza said they...
A reported shooting scare at Bagong Silangan High School in Quezon City on Thursday, July 2, turned out to be a false alarm after police confirmed that the loud noise which caused panic among students and staff originated from a nearby construction site, according to the Quezon City Police...
The Quezon City government unveiled three road safety policies on Monday, June 29, aimed at strengthening protection for road users and reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities in the city. The initiative is part of the city’s collaboration with the Partnership for Healthy Cities, a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is seeking information sharing on field trips, training camps and other major off-campus activities through coordination with school authorities that include colleges and universities. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the move is intended to...
Following a series of violent incidents involving learners on school campuses, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a comprehensive School Safety Campaign to strengthen learner protection and campus security measures nationwide. In a statement, DepEd said the campaign brings together...
The Quezon City government has supported calls for a thorough investigation into the fire that struck a condominium in Eastwood City on June 18, which affected tenants, unit owners, and their families. Local officials said the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Quezon City Police District (QCPD),...
The city government of Malolos, in partnership with the Bulacan police, distributed handheld metal detectors to public schools on Thursday, June 25, as part of efforts to strengthen campus security. A total of 120 units were turned over in an initial rollout led by Malolos City Mayor Christian D....
Quezon City High School saw long queues at its entrance on Friday, June 26, after stricter gate inspections were introduced to strengthen campus security. The tightened screening is part of broader safety reviews following a shooting in Tacloban City, Leyte, that killed three minors and prompted...
BACOLOD CITY – Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson has called on schools in Negros Occidental to ensure the safety and security of their students. Lacson expressed concern over recent incidents of violence involving students in and around school premises and emphasized the need for greater vigilance among...
