DepEd partners with DSWD to combat bullying, boost child dev’t

Jason Sigales 04/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD) to implement a program to equip parents with more knowledge in child development, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.…

Comelec: Over 2,500 gun ban violators nabbed as of April 19

Faith Argosino 04/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippine National Police (PNP) has so far arrested over 2,500 individuals, including 18 of its personnel, who reportedly violated the election gun ban, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Based on the…

7 cops linked to Kerwin Espinosa’s shooting to face admin raps

Joey Gabieta 04/20/2025

TACLOBAN CITY — Administrative charges are being prepared against the seven police officers considered “persons of interest” in the April 10 shooting of confessed drug lord and mayoral candidate Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa. Colonel Dionisio Apas Jr., Leyte…

Bohol Rep. Aumentado sues husband’s opponent, two others

04/20/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Rep. Maria Vanessa Aumentado has filed four separate libel complaints against the opponent of her husband, reelectionist Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado, and two others for allegedly spreading defamatory and slanderous statements against…

Easter message: Marcos urges Filipinos to ‘make a difference’

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 04/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his Easter message on Sunday, calling on Filipinos to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ and urging them to take action to “make a difference.” Marcos also reminded the…

Occidental Mindoro capsized vessel: Death toll rises to 6, 5 still missing

Nestor Corrales - Reporter 04/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the capsized vessel MV Hong Hai 16 off Rizal town in Occidental Mindoro has climbed to six, with five crew members still missing, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on…

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies across the US

04/20/2025

NEW YORK — Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the US on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals. The disparate events…

Easter Sunday’s date remains divisive after four centuries

Associated Press 04/19/2025

ATHENS, Greece – For more than 400 years, Catholic and Orthodox churches have used different ways to determine the date of Easter Sunday. But this Sunday will mark a special moment for Christians, as the churches celebrate of…

Human rights group sends int’l observers for May 12 polls

Dianne Sampang 04/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) has announced that it will send international observers to monitor the May 12, 2025 elections. Dubbed as the “International Observers Mission 2025,” the ICHRP in…

FDCP, DepEd to introduce film curriculum to SHS students

Jessica Ann Evangelista 04/19/2025

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have initiated discussions for collaborative efforts in launching a film curriculum tailored for senior high school students (SHS). FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes and Education…

Xi Jinping ends Southeast Asia tour touting Beijing’s reliability vs. US tariff threats

04/19/2025

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping capped a three-nation Southeast Asia tour in Cambodia on Friday, promoting Beijing’s reliability as the region faces economic uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals. China…

Private workers get additional 30% pay on Black Saturday – DOLE

Dianne Sampang 04/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Private sector employees rendering work on Black Saturday, April 19, are entitled to additional 30% of their basic wage, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). This is based on the Labor…

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