Exodus of teachers alarms DepEd; Education cluster formed

Julie Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 08/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is keeping a close watch on reports of public school teachers leaving for job opportunities abroad, thereby increasing the teacher shortage in the country. In that regard, Education Secretary…

Sara Duterte’s net ratings drop to lowest since 2022

08/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two years after she won the most number of votes for any Filipino for any office in the country, Vice President Sara Duterte’s net satisfaction rating dropped to its lowest level, according to the…

DOE expects P2.50 fuel price cut for gasoline

Lisbet K. Esmael 08/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) expected a fuel price cut of as much as P2.50 per liter this week. Rodela Romero, director of the DOE’s Oil Industry Management Bureau, said the per-liter prices of…

Generals send feelers to testify on drug war EJKs – Barbers

Krixia Subingsubing 08/11/2024

The House “supercommittee” formed to investigate issues linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte has received feelers from retired and active generals willing to testify about extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and other drug-related crimes, a ranking lawmaker said on…

Bongbong Marcos ‘buys’ cowboy boots from Texas lawmaker

Julie Aurelio 08/10/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday gifted commemorative coins to two visiting US congressmen, one of whom gave him cowboy boots. The boots were from Texas Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the foreign affairs committee of the…

Tougher penalties proposed vs ‘Peeping Tom’

Jeanette Andrade 08/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A party list lawmaker is proposing tougher penalties against photo and video voyeurs, or peeping toms, raising the maximum jail term to 12 years and fine to P1 million. In House Bill No 10589,…

New round of fuel price rollback seen this week

Lisbet K. Esmael 08/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Fuel retailers in the Philippines are expected to implement another round of fuel price rollback this week, industry sources said. In an advisory over the weekend, Unioil said the per-liter price of diesel may…

Sara’s trip to Germany explained, draws Leni Robredo comparison

Kathleen de Villa 07/28/2024

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday finally broke its silence about the foreign trip taken by Vice President Sara Duterte and her family shortly after midnight on July 25, the day government efforts were…

Fuel price rollback expected this week

Lisbet K. Esmael 07/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Oil companies are expected to roll back fuel prices this week. Based on Unioil’s advisory over the weekend, the per-liter prices of diesel may drop by 50 centavos to 70 centavos. Gasoline prices are…

12 injured as train drags passenger van in Daraga, Albay

Ma. April Mier-Manjares 07/28/2024

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — At least 12 passengers were injured after a van was dragged by a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train in Daraga town in Albay on Saturday afternoon, July 27. Major Ma. Luisa Tino, spokesperson…

Mixed movement this week: Gas prices to go up, diesel to go down

Meg Adonis 07/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) and industry players are seeing a mixed movement in the pump prices of petroleum products this week on uncertain demand globally. Rodela Romero, director of the DOE Oil Industry…

Walang Gutom 2027: 300,000 more families to get food stamps

Kathleen de Villa 07/20/2024

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun the scaled-up implementation of its food stamp program, with around 300,000 households targeted to receive the monthly stipend this year. The ceremonial launch of the full rollout…

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