Day: July 7, 2025

Manila: Senator Loren Legarda on Monday filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a nationwide PHP1,000 monthly allowance for all Filipino students from kindergarten to college, marking what she described as a ‘long-term investment in the country’s future.’ Under the proposed National Student Allowance Program (NSAP) Act, all enrolled students who meet minimum attendance requirements will be entitled to a monthly subsidy aimed at covering basic school-related needs such as food, transportation, and supplies. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative is not merely a short-term relief measure but a foundational investment in the nation’s present and future, as expressed by

Manila: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has seized 3.648 kilos of shabu and 60.31 grams of cannabis from various operating prison and penal farms nationwide under the leadership of Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, the confiscated illegal substances from October 2023 to present came from five out of the seven operating prison and penal farms (OPPF). The New Bilibid Prison reported the highest seizure with 2166.2705 grams of shabu and 58.6001 grams of cannabis. Other facilities included Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm with 26.7488 grams of shabu; Leyte Regional Prison with 8.7621 grams of shabu;

Koronadal city: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday called for government action to address the lingering culture of violence among students, following a viral video showing learners in Koronadal City attacking their schoolmates. Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need for stronger community and institutional efforts to prevent similar incidents, including the full implementation of existing education laws and the involvement of families and local officials. According to Philippines News Agency, the senator expressed his deep alarm over the video, which vividly portrayed the physical aggression among students. He highlighted the persistence of a violent culture in educational settings and posed a critical

Astana: The Philippines celebrated a triumphant conclusion to its campaign at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing two additional medals on Sunday. The event, held at the Qazaqstan Arena, witnessed Albert Ian Delos Santos from Zamboanga City winning the gold medal in the Junior men’s 71 kg. category by lifting 177 kg. in the clean and jerk. According to Philippines News Agency, Delos Santos, who comes from a lineage of national lifters-being the son of Alvin and Diwa-also achieved a total lift of 313 kg., earning him a silver medal. He placed fifth in the

Quezon city: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday welcomed the National Police Commission’s (Napolcom) suggestion to elevate the police force’s Air Unit to the national support status. According to Philippines News Agency, Torre expressed appreciation for the proposal put forth by Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Atty. Rafael Vicente R. Calinisans. He acknowledged that the administration and operation of the PNP are under Napolcom’s jurisdiction and highlighted the importance of studying the cost-benefit ratio of the proposed move. Torre mentioned the importance of evaluating the actual cost implications of maintaining the air unit with