Classes and government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 14 provinces will implement alternative arrangements on Tuesday, Aug. 18, as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring heavy rains and flooding to parts of Luzon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 128, issued by the...
Public and private schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 12 provinces will shift to alternative learning modes, while government offices will adopt alternative work arrangements starting noon on Monday, Aug. 17, as continuous heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon threaten to cause...
Senator Erwin Tulfo is pushing for a 20 percent discount on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans, and mobile internet packages for all enrolled Filipino students amid the repeated shift to online classes due to severe weather. Under Senate Bill No. 2275, or the proposed “Student Load Discount...
A nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms is what is being pushed under Senate Bill No. 2347, a proposed law that seeks to set firm, legally enforceable limits on online gambling promotions. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero pointed this out as he discussed the merits...
The Philippine digital gaming market has outpaced traditional physical casino floors for the first time, fueled by aggressive tax cuts and nationwide ban on offshore operators that redirected capital into domestic platforms. The counrty’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached a record ₱396 billion...
Government offices in Metro Manila and 12 provinces were ordered to shift to appropriate alternative work arrangements on Friday, Aug. 14, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon continued to affect parts of Luzon. Memorandum Circular No. 126, signed on Aug. 14, covers the National Capital...
Using personal social media accounts does not exempt teachers and other school personnel from professional and ethical standards, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded its personnel. This came after the agency received reports of posts that may not be consistent with DepEd’s standards of...
Globe brought its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to Sigma, Capiz, and Tayabas, Quezon, equipping youth leaders and school heads with the knowledge and skills to promote safer, more responsible online behavior. Through the initiative, Globe is expanding digital citizenship education beyond the...
TikTok has officially launched the #ThinkTwice Family Guide in the Philippines, a resource designed to help teens and families navigate the digital world with greater confidence, awareness and responsibility. The guide was unveiled during the #ThinkTwice Troop Townhall, held in celebration of...
Malacañang has ordered work-from-home arrangements in government offices in Metro Manila and 15 provinces on Monday, Aug. 10, amid continued heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. The directive covers Ilocos Sur, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental...
The SM Group’s leisure and gaming unit Belle Corp. posted a 22-percent increase in net income to ₱976.8 million in the first half of 2026 from ₱801 million in the same period last year, driven by a recovery in casino revenues and real estate sales. According to the firm’s financial...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) has identified seven individuals responsible for the online threats in several schools in various localities of the province. In a phone interview on Friday, Pangasinan PPO information officer Police Major Aileen Catugas said...
