Day: April 12, 2025

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized on Saturday that bullying has “no place in schools” as it reinforced its initiative for creating safe learning environments for students. According to Philippines News Agency, the department stated it takes every instance of bullying “seriously” and is committed to swift action and sustained efforts to provide safe and supportive learning spaces for all students. Under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, who is the principal author of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA 10627), DepEd is advancing with a strong commitment to child protection. DepEd reiterated its dedication to collaborating with parents,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued proclamations declaring special non-working days in six towns. According to Philippines News Agency, the special holiday declarations are contained in Proclamation Nos. 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, and 854 signed by Marcos on April 8. Proclamation 849 designates May 2 as a special holiday in Bauan, Batangas, to celebrate the Sublian Festival, an annual event held in honor of the image of the Holy Cross. Proclamation 850 declares May 5 a holiday in the City of Santiago to mark the celebration of its 31st cityhood anniversary. Additionally, Proclamation 851 sets May 5

Yangon: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized its psychological first aid (PFA) team to provide immediate support to survivors of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) stated that the team arrived in Yangon on Friday to commence their humanitarian mission. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD PFA team reached Yangon on April 11. Dumlao mentioned in a news release that the DSWD, in collaboration with other government agencies, is committed to supporting Filipino nationals and other survivors affected by this

Pasay City: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said it has taken custody of murder suspect Alan Dennis Sytin, who was arrested in partnership with the Royal Malaysia Police on March 22. According to Philippines News Agency, Sytin, 51, a businessman from San Juan City, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City around 11:20 p.m. on Friday and was promptly served a warrant of arrest, Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) Director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said in a statement. The warrant, issued by a Manila court on Sept. 1, 2020, has no bail recommended. Sytin

Manila: The strong military ties between the Philippines and the United States were further highlighted following an introductory phone call between the respective National Security Advisers (NSAs) of the two governments on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, National Security Adviser Eduardo A±o and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz of the United States held a phone call to discuss recent developments in the Philippines-United States Alliance. The National Security Council (NSC) shared in a media statement that the conversation revolved around the regional security situation, with a focus on the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea. The discussions included plans for