Day: August 4, 2025

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday approved tougher and clearer measures to combat school bullying, following the signing of the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627, or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013. According to Philippines News Agency, Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that the updated IRR mandates all public and private schools, community learning centers, Philippine schools overseas, and international schools to adopt standardized anti-bullying policies. He emphasized that the revisions aim to ensure a safer learning environment for students, aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive. Angara highlighted the importance of

Quezon city: The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has announced the suspension of 12 police officers for 90 days following allegations of their involvement in the disappearance of “sabungeros” or cockfight enthusiasts. This decision was revealed by Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan during a recent press conference. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspension order, which is detailed in a four-page resolution, was directed to the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or his authorized representative to be implemented immediately, with a requirement to submit proof of compliance within five days. The suspended officers include high-ranking

Manila: The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region is probing an incident involving a police officer who did not respond to a crime committed in his presence. According to Philippines News Agency, the investigation follows a viral video showing a lieutenant-ranked officer with two individuals throwing bottles during a drinking session in Barangay Punong, Lapuz, Iloilo City. The video, which circulated online, raised concerns about the officer’s failure to act, prompting immediate administrative actions. Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay emphasized that neglect or failure to perform duty is unacceptable, particularly when police presence is vital for public safety. He assured that

Quezon: A subsidiary of Alternergy Holdings Corporation (ALTER) has been given the go signal to connect the Alabat Wind Power Project in the municipalities of Alabat and Quezon in Quezon province to the Luzon grid. According to Philippines News Agency, publicly-listed ALTER announced that its unit, Alabat Wind Power Corporation (AWPC), has been authorized to develop and own a dedicated point-to-point transmission facility. This involves the installation of a substation at the wind farm site and a 37-kilometer transmission system from Barangay Villa Norte in Alabat to Barangay Hondagua in Lopez, Quezon. The transmission line will be connected to the

Manila: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives seized PHP72.05 million worth of illegal drugs from July 25 to August 1 as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a relentless campaign against the drug trade. In a statement, PDEA Director General Undersecretary and Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Chair Isagani Nerez reported that 56 high-impact operations led to the arrest of 97 suspects. According to Philippines News Agency, among those arrested, 53 were suspected drug pushers, 22 were drug den visitors or clients, and the remainder were drug den maintainers and employees. During this period, PDEA operatives