The budget for the anomalous flood control projects could have gone to put up the P20 billion state-of-the-art CCTV system in all schools nationwide, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic’’ Remulla said. “If in the Philippines we put up...
Since 1964, Philippine Science High School (PSHS) has nurtured the country 's brightest young minds in science, mathematics, and engineering. Beyond being a specialized public high school, it has grown into a community where curiosity is encouraged, excellence is expected, and service to the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY- The Special Investigative Task Group (SITG) formed to investigate the fatal school shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) conducted its final case conference on Monday, August 24, and is expected to issue its findings in the coming days. The task group, led by Police...
BACOLOD CITY - The University of St. La Salle (USLS) in this highly-urbanized city has heightened security measures and increased vigilance across its campus following an alleged security-related message that circulated online Monday night, August 24. In a statement, USLS said it was verifying the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, Aug. 25 called for stronger accountability on social media platforms over the continued circulation of violent and disturbing content online, particularly material involving children. In a privilege speech, Tulfo said platforms such as Meta, YouTube, TikTok and...
Police arrested a 24‑year‑old man in Quezon City after he allegedly robbed a private school and later led authorities to stolen items worth P95,000. The suspect, identified as alias “Buboy,” of Barangay Sauyo, was arrested by Talipapa Police Station (PS 3) operatives during a follow-up...
The Office of the City Prosecutor of Tacloban City has recommended the filing of criminal charges against a female police sergeant whose issued firearm was used by her 14-year old nephew in the first case of mass school shooting in the country on June 22. DOJ spokesman Polo Martinez said the...
Authorities are up against a faceless, far-reaching enemy when it comes to the problem of escalating school violence, which has involved two deadly school shootings in the past two months. This was the takeaway from the House Committee on Appropriations ' budget hearing with the Department of...
Two students, including a minor, are under police investigation for allegedly making online threats of a school shooting in Taguig. According to the Taguig police, the two were held after posting the threat, which spread on social media. The incident is being investigated as grave threats under...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will help the Department of Education (DepEd) in refining the protocol for the school safety drills after its nationwide simultaneous launching was postponed not only due to bad weather but also the concerns raised by some educators. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio...
Possession of loose firearms must be a non-bailable offense and must carry a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla insisted after blaming the “Robin Padilla Law” for the surge of crimes in the country. The...
A ranking congressman from Metro Manila is batting for the creation of a national council that gives parents a direct hand in education policy and school governance. Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas has filed House Bill (HB) No. 5682, which institutionalizes the National Parent Council in a...
