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DepEd backs school safety bill amid shootings
by Evelyn Macairan - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid recent shooting incidents and other security concerns in schools, Education Secretary Sonny Angara yesterday expressed his support for the passage of the Comprehensive School Safety Act that gives priority to...
Teachers’ group slams P3.34 billion budget cut for SUCs
by Evelyn Macairan - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers  yesterday condemned the P3.34-billion slash in the budget for state universities and colleges or SUCs under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), while P10.8 billion...
Sunken tugboat to be refloated once weather improves
by Evelyn Macairan - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
As soon as weather conditions improve, the Philippine Coast Guard  will move to refloat a motor tugboat that sank in the waters off Botolan, Zambales.
DepEd launches AI tool for class suspensions
by Evelyn Macairan - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Education  has launched a newly developed artificial intelligence platform that could make class suspensions more specific and affect a lesser number of learners during calamities.
Palace wants accountability in BOC, HPG row
by Evelyn Macairan - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang wants to know if there were abuses committed before a confrontation occurred between members of the police Highway Patrol Group and the Bureau of Customs in Bulacan.
Ramsay’s Porsche seized
by Evelyn Macairan - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
 Actor Derek Ramsay’s supercar has been seized by the Bureau of Customs.
PCG rescues 10 workers who jumped off sinking boat
by Evelyn Macairan - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Coast Guard rescued 10 salvage firm workers who jumped into the sea after the tugboat they were repairing sank off the waters of Botolan town in Zambales.
PCG: Secure firearms amid school violence
by Evelyn Macairan - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Reacting to the recent shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Philippine Coast Guard has directed PCG personnel to ensure that their firearms are inaccessible to children.
‘Spend more for education, health, not ayuda’
by Evelyn Macairan - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
As Congress continues its deliberations on the P7.2-trillion budget for 2027, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David of Kalookan said that the people’s money would be better spent for program-based projects such as...
BOC intercepts P292 million shabu stashed in talc stones
by Evelyn Macairan - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs  uncovered yesterday a new scheme in smuggling illegal drugs into the country after intercepting P292.4 million worth of shabu concealed in a shipment of talc stones from Afghanistan....
3 missing fishermen rescued off Mindoro
by Evelyn Macairan - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Three fishermen earlier reported missing in the waters off Occidental Mindoro have been rescued, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
Ateneo shooter’s dad left guns in car – BOC
by Evelyn Macairan - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
 The junior high school student who went on a shooting rampage at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday got hold of the firearms in his father’s car, the head of the Bureau of Customs said.
BOC relieves father of school shooting suspect
by Evelyn Macairan - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Following the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the Bureau of Customs has relieved the suspect’s father of his duty as BOC district police chief.
BOC, NBI partner vs smuggling
by Evelyn Macairan - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Customs has strengthened its partnership with the National Bureau of Investigation to combat smuggling.
BI looks into Norwegian’s walkout, cursing in Iloilo
by Evelyn Macairan - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is looking into reports about a Norwegian businessman who walked out of a public consultation after residents expressed opposition to a planned P20.3-billion artificial intelligence...
BOC chief’s reforms cited
by Evelyn Macairan - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Recognizing reforms in the Bureau of Customs, a Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Government Service has been conferred on BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce...
DepEd: Teach solid waste management in schools
by Evelyn Macairan - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
 Amid the “critical” garbage problem in the country, Education Secretary Sonny Angara is advocating the teaching of solid waste management in schools.
Over 3.7 milllion people affected by monsoon, Luis, Maymay – OCD
by Evelyn Macairan - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Over three million people have been affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon, the Office of Civil Defense  said yesterday.  
Truth Commission begins hearing war on drugs cases
by Evelyn Macairan - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The independent civilian Truth Commission will hold its first hearing today on the testimonies of alleged victims in the war on drugs of former president Duterte.
P8 million ketamine seized in Clark
by Evelyn Macairan - August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Suspected party drug ketamine valued at P8 million was seized at the port of Clark in Pampanga yesterday.
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