Day: June 5, 2025

Dumaguete: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is calling on establishments to follow the price guide for school supplies to avoid possible sanctions and penalties. According to Philippines News Agency, Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson, stated that the distribution of the price guide commenced on Tuesday to major establishments in Dumaguete City ahead of the new school year starting on June 16, 2025. The price guide is a result of an agreement between the DTI and school supply manufacturers and distributors under the Fair Trade Act, aimed at preventing overpricing. Bato mentioned that the price

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is preparing to proclaim Bagong Henerasyon (BH) as one of the party-list winners in the May 12 midterm elections next week. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia announced that the Commission en banc has issued a Certificate of Finality and Entry of Judgment regarding the dismissal of the petition that sought BH’s disqualification from the party-list race. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Board of Canvassers is expected to proclaim the BH party-list soon, potentially as early as next week. The Certificate of Finality issued by Comelec declares that the Resolution of the Commission (En

Antique: The Antique National School (ANS), the largest secondary school in the province, plans to build 10 makeshift classrooms to address the expected enrollment growth for the upcoming school year. ANS Principal Roger Jomolo shared that they anticipate over 7,000 students enrolling this year, a significant increase from the previous year’s 6,000 students. According to Philippines News Agency, the school intends to transform its outdated gymnasium and kitchen facility into temporary classrooms specifically for the Grade 8 level, which alone is expected to see about 1,000 enrollees. Jomolo has called for donations of armchairs, highlighting the need for at least

Bacacay: The Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) will host the national kick-off event of the annual Brigada Eskwela in Bacacay town, Albay province on June 9. In an interview Thursday, Mark Kevin Arroco, DepEd-5 project development officer, said the activity marks the official start of the school maintenance program nationwide as the school year 2025-2026 begins on June 16. According to Philippines News Agency, expected guests during the event include DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and other department executives. “The event will occur at Bacacay East Central School in Bacacay, Albay. Our central office recognizes DepEd-5’s outstanding performance in resource

Manila: In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to combat fake news and ensure that the public receives accurate and reliable information, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz underscored the vital role of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, in preventing the spread of disinformation and misleading content online. During a hearing of the House tri-committee investigating fake news and online disinformation on Thursday, Ruiz shared his observation that even the government is defenseless when Meta refuses to take down false content. According to Philippines News Agency, Ruiz recounted an incident where a supposed memorandum