Day: December 18, 2025

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against violence in schools as it investigates an alleged child abuse incident involving a public school teacher in Manila. The probe follows a complaint received by the DepEd-Schools Division Office of Manila, which alleges that a teacher in Tondo forced a male learner to eat a cockroach. The DepEd Central Office also received the report via the Learners TeleSafe Contact Center Helpline (LTCCH) under the Learner Rights and Protection Division (LRPD). According to Philippines News Agency, “Under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, the Department of Education enforces

Boracay: Three passengers were apprehended at the Boracay Airport for allegedly booking their flights with fraudulent credit cards and reportedly reselling travel funds on social media platforms. According to Philippines News Agency, Cebu Pacific (CEB) spokesperson Carmina Romero stated that the individuals had traveled from Davao and were intercepted while preparing to return. The CEB, in its official statement, confirmed that an investigation is ongoing in coordination with the Philippine National Police. The airline has issued a reminder for passengers to book flights exclusively through its official website, mobile app, or accredited travel partners. Cebu Pacific also advised against transactions

Manila: The Commission on Audit (COA) has submitted four fraud audit reports to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, highlighting irregularities in PHP330 million worth of ghost flood control projects in Bulacan and recommending the prosecution of those involved. According to Philippines News Agency, all four projects were executed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office in collaboration with Wawao Builders. The COA, in a statement released on Thursday, emphasized that their special audit team found strong indications of potential fraud through non-existent structures, project relocations, and unsupported claims of 100 percent completion.

Chonburi: The Philippines has accomplished its mission of winning the Southeast Asian Games women’s football gold medal after a stunning 6-5 victory over powerhouse Vietnam in the final on Wednesday night at the Chonburi Daikin Stadium in Thailand. According to Philippines News Agency, goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel expressed her pride, stating, ‘I’m so proud of this team, so proud to be a Filipino and playing for our country.’ Despite facing doubts about their capabilities, the team proved their mettle by emerging victorious and establishing themselves among the top contenders. The Philippines became the third country to win the gold medal after

Eastern samar: Seventeen personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), including the town police chief, have been relieved from their duties following allegations of a drinking session conducted while on duty in Eastern Samar province. According to Philippines News Agency, Police Regional Office (PRO) 8 (Eastern Visayas) public information chief Lt. Col. Analiza Catilogo-Armeza confirmed that the group involved 16 officers and a non-uniformed personnel (NUP). The chief of the Dolores Municipal Police was among those relieved due to command responsibility. Social media posts have circulated showing images of the policemen allegedly participating in a drinking session inside a police