Bongbong Marcos signs into law SIM Card Registration Act

Daphne Galvez 10/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the SIM Card Registration Act, the first law he signed as the country’s chief executive. A signing ceremony was held at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañang and…

Trixie Angeles quits as press secretary due to health reasons

Daphne Galvez 10/04/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, confirmed she has stepped down from her post, citing health reasons. Angeles told Inquirer.net that she resigned on Tuesday morning. “I resigned this morning, for…

‘Leni’, ‘Nasaan si Leni?’ trend on Twitter as netizens look for ex-VP Robredo amid Karding

Daphne Galvez 09/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — At the height of the onslaught of Typhoon Karding (international name: Noru), netizens — both critics and supporters alike — were looking for former Vice President Leni Robredo, who during her term had made disaster…

No PH-China territorial dispute; China claiming PH territory in SCS — Bongbong Marcos

Daphne Galvez 09/24/2022

NEW YORK CITY, United States — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday (Saturday, Manila time) pointed out that the Philippines has no territorial dispute with China – it is China that is claiming Philippine territory in…

Only Marcos granted meeting with Biden; maritime dispute, other key issues tackled — Palace

Daphne Galvez 09/23/2022

NEW YORK CITY, United States – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is the only world leader to have met with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the United Nations 77th General Assembly, Malacañang said Thursday,…

DSWD stops online application for educational assistance

Daphne Galvez 09/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stopped accepting online applications for its educational aid amid a high volume of requests. DSWD spokesman Romel Lopez on Monday said it has so far…

Lito Lapid files bill banning junk food, sweetened drinks in public schools

Daphne Galvez 09/05/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A measure seeking to ban junk food and sugary drinks in public schools has been filed by Senator Lito Lapid in a bid to address child obesity and malnutrition. Senate Bill No. 1231 is aimed at…

Education aid payout extension, house-to-house distribution eyed 

Daphne Galvez, Tonette Orejas - @inquirerdotnet 08/29/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will look into the possibility of extending the distribution of cash assistance to qualified students as well as house-to-house distribution, an official said Monday. DSWD Assistant…

DepEd may revert to English, Filipino as medium of instruction for primary learners

Daphne Galvez 08/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to revert to English and Filipino as medium of instruction for primary learners. DepEd spokesman Michael Poa said Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is in…

DepEd: Students who get COVID-19 during in-person classes to be excused

Daphne Galvez 08/16/2022

  MANILA, Philippines — Students who contract COVID-19 once face-to-face classes start will be excused from their classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday, August 16, 2022. DepEd spokesman Michael Poa was responding to the query…

35 schools damaged by Abra earthquake; over 8K others affected — DepEd

Daphne Galvez 07/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 35 schools sustained infrastructure damage after a strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra province and other parts of Luzon, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Of the…

Lawmaker wants ‘ghosting’ declared an emotional offense

Daphne Galvez 07/27/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is seeking to declare “ghosting” or the act of suddenly cutting contact with a person, usually a romantic partner, without explaining an “emotional offense.” In filing House Bill No. 611, Negros Oriental…

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