ILOILO CITY – While technology is readily available with gadgets, an educator is pushing for early reading to children to boost literacy rate. “It should be as young as three-years-old,” said Gyralyn "Teacher Ging" Ariola, founder of The Reading Station. In its 25th year, TRS recently opened...
Children affected by the Mindanao earthquake in the Philippines received heartfelt letters of hope and solidarity from Grade 8 students in Thailand, offering encouragement to young survivors and communities still recovering from the disaster. The Philippine Embassy in Thailand said it received a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Norwegian Police Service have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), expanding information sharing to help identify offenders, rescue victims, and stop...
Violence experienced at home and exclusion encountered in school could have lasting consequences on Filipino adolescents’ education, well-being, as well as future opportunities, according to studies presented by state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). The...
The Muntinlupa police rescued 28 Children, Individuals, and Families in Street Situations (CIFISS) during a reach‑out operation aimed at providing assistance and intervention. A total of 61 police personnel, 20 barangay personnel, and three personnel from the Muntinlupa City Public Information...
CEBU CITY – Banning the use of cellphones in schools and intensifying curfew ordinances are among the measures that have been taken by several local government units (LGUs) in Cebu province in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. In Argao...
Though she has repeatedly expressed frustration over the never-ending discussions surrounding her late mother Nora Aunor’s estate, Matet de Leon still found herself speaking up as the family controversy entered a new chapter, this time with her siblings Ian and Lotlot de Leon publicly clashing....
TANAUAN CITY, Batangas – A 30-year-old woman suffering from post-partum depression allegedly stabbed her two children then herself in their house in Barangay Pantay Bata here on Saturday night, June 6. Initial investigation disclosed that a neighbor of the victims – Brenda, mother, and children...
Kylie Padilla admits she still loves doing her own stunts whenever possible, but these days, being a mother comes first. The actress, daughter of Robin Padilla, recently shared how she thought twice about performing a dangerous stunt for her new series, “Taskforce Firewall,” because of her...
The Quezon City government is rolling out free summer programs that encourage children to step away from screens and take part in learning, sports, and creative activities during the school break. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative aims to help children continue learning, develop new skills,...
Matet de Leon is at it again. Taking to social media to address controversy surrounding the estate of her late mother, National Artist and Superstar Nora Aunor, that is. The actress has consistently spoken out against speculation linking her and her siblings to an alleged inheritance dispute,...
TACLOBAN CITY – A three-year-old child was killed and eight others were injured when an Asian Utility Vehicle rammed pedestrians on Imelda Lane in Barangay Imelda, Tolosa, Leyte, on Friday, April 24. The victim was a resident of Barangay Cabuynan, Tanauan, Leyte. She was declared dead in a...
