Day: June 30, 2025

Manila: Local government units (LGUs) have a crucial role in helping enhance the quality of learning outcomes among basic education learners in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said. This assertion highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing educational challenges within the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is set to launch the “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy” initiative on July 1. This program aims to engage mayors nationwide in efforts to elevate foundational literacy within their respective LGUs. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this

Manila: Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday announced her intention to file a formal complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) concerning a video showing a witness recanting his Senate testimony. The senator described the video as a case of ‘witness tampering’ and ‘psychological warfare’ aimed at harassing victims, threatening her staff, and discrediting the Senate investigation into alleged abuses by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his religious group, Kingdom of Jesus Christ. According to Philippines News Agency, Hontiveros stated that the video featuring former witness Michael Maurilio, also known as ‘Rene,’ has endangered lives by revealing confidential identities and personal

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a reminder for the public to take precautions against common illnesses prevalent during the rainy season. According to Philippines News Agency, during an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon over PTV-4, DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo highlighted the importance of being vigilant against WILD-water-borne diseases, influenza-like illness, leptospirosis, and dengue-which are preventable if proper measures are taken. Domingo pointed out that water-borne diseases like diarrhea can result from contaminated water, especially during periods of frequent rain and flooding. He advised boiling drinking water for at least two minutes as a preventive measure. Frequent handwashing

Manila: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday allayed public concerns about the quality of fish caught in Taal Lake. This comes after some local market vendors reported lower sales of Tawilis in the area following a whistleblower’s claim that the bodies of missing ‘sabungeros’ (cockfighting aficionados) were thrown into the lake. According to Philippines News Agency, BFAR Spokesperson Nazario Briguera addressed these concerns in a phone interview, asserting that tawilis (freshwater sardines), as well as other fish products like bangus (milkfish) and tilapia, are safe for human consumption. Briguera described the public scare as “baseless,” emphasizing

Navotas: Navotas City officials are stepping up efforts to fix the city’s aging navigational gate and collapsed river wall following days of high tide and flooding that forced residents of Barangay San Jose to evacuate. According to Philippines News Agency, Navotas Lone District Rep. Toby Tiangco stated that he is working closely with the Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the local district engineering office to ensure that repairs to the critical navigational gate meet international welding and safety standards. The 30-year-old gate plays a crucial role in controlling the water