SFDEO mounts rainwater collector systems in 14 schools
Fourteen rainwater collector systems were mounted in schools with a contract amount of more than P4.1 million under the General Appropriations Act of 2020 (GAA 2020)......»»
Comelec says systems can thwart foreign interference
The Commission on Elections is preparing to defend its servers from attempts to hack it in the 2025 midterm polls, its chairperson announced on Wednesday......»»
2 dead, 34 injured in road crashes in Philippines over weekend
MANILA, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and 34 others were hurt in two separate road crashes in the Philippines over the weekend, local authorities said Sunday. A municipal disaster prevention official said a female bus collector was killed after a passenger bus rammed into a trailer truck parked on the roadside in a town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines around 4 a.m. local time on Sunda.....»»
DepEd s SHS vouchers fall short of decongesting public schools, helping poor learners
"It's a waste that we don't solve the problem of congestion because we are randomly giving the voucher program to students," the senator said......»»
Just seven of 116 SUCs offer medicine programs — lawmaker
House Minority Leader Rep. Marcelino Libanan (4PS Partylist) said that Congress should allot more funding to support "highly advanced" SUCs in establishing their own medical schools to subsidize the schooling of aspiring doctors......»»
2 dead, 34 injured in road crashes in Philippines over weekend
MANILA, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and 34 others were hurt in two separate road crashes in the Philippines over the weekend, local authorities said Sunday. A municipal disaster prevention official said a female bus collector was killed after a passenger bus rammed into a trailer truck parked on the roadside in a town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines around 4 a.m. local time on Sunda.....»»
Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH
[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»
BSP issues guidelines for payment systems
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has released its first Manual of Regulations for Payment Systems (MORPS), a formal compilation of all payment system regulations approved by the Monetary Board as of end-December 2023......»»
Finding the writer in me
It’s the season of the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) all over the country and I’d like to share my journey of learning and growth as a writer......»»
DBM releases P1.3 billion to light up public schools
The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P1.3 billion for the electrification of public schools nationwide......»»
Yexel Sebastian ‘biktima’ rin sa investment scam: Naipit lang po tayo
PINALAGAN ng social media personality at toy collector na si Yexel Sebastian ang inilabas na ulat ng GMA News kung saan inireklamo siya sa Department of Justice (DOJ) kaugnay ng umano’y “junket investment scam” na umabot ng P50B. Matatandaang base sa report ng “24 Oras”, umabot daw sa 30 katao ang nagreklamo sa National Bureau.....»»
Lapu-Lapu police nab ‘masterminds’ in murder of night market collector
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Policemen in Lapu-Lapu City have arrested the two individuals who were tagged as the alleged masterminds in the murder of night market collector Christopher Ceniza last January 2. Helen Madal, the head of the city’s clearing team, and her ‘right-hand man’ Reynan Maloloy-on were arrested on Thursday, March 14, in their.....»»
Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA
THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»
Shooting: Angry man shoots debt collector in San Fernando
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A furious 76-year-old man from San Fernando town, southern Cebu shot the lady collector of his lending business for neglecting her job. The man whom witnesses said was angered by the apparent negligence of his collector who was seen engaging in a drinking spree, also attempted to kill himself on Monday.....»»
Murder case filed vs 5 tagged in slay of Lapu market collector
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A murder case was filed against five individuals tagged in the killing of a Lapu-Lapu City market collector. Public Market Executive Assistant for Market Operations, Christopher Ceniza was shot-killed by two individuals riding a motorcycle on January 5, while collecting market fees from the vendors. Two of the suspects, who served as.....»»
Xian Gaza binebenta ang ‘surrender’ shirt kay Boss Toyo: ‘Asking price is P500K’
TOTOO kayang naghihirap na ang self-proclaimed Pambansang Marites na si Xian Gaza? ‘Yan kasi ang naging rason niya kung bakit niya naisipang ibenta ang kanyang “surrender” shirt sa collector at content creator na si Boss Toyo na ayon sa kanyang asking price ay tumataginting na kalahating milyong piso. “Boss Toyo magkano mo po bibilhin yung.....»»
Jiro Manio sa pagbenta ng Gawad Urian trophy: ‘Dala na rin ng hirap ng buhay’
IBINUNYAG ng dating child star na si Jiro Manio ang isa pa sa tunay na dahilan kung bakit niya naisipang ibenta ang kanyang prestigious award. Magugunitang naging usap-usapan si Jiro matapos ibenta sa content creator at collector na si Boss Toyo ang kanyang “Best Actor” trophy na nakuha niya sa “Gawad Urian” noong 2004 dahil.....»»
PHLPost welcomes 2024 with Year of the Wooden Dragon Stamps
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has welcomed the year 2024 with the release of colorful commemorative 2024 Year of the Wooden Dragon postage stamps. In Chinese mythology, the Dragon symbolizes strength, courage, creativity, and innovation, signifying the potential and opportunity that 2024 holds. Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos extended well wishes for the New Year, expressing hopes for peace, prosperity, and love. He also emphasized the anticipated opportunities in the Year of the Wooden Dragon, including the establishment of Barangay Postal Stations, the implementation of a new alphanumeric Zip Code system, and the Real Time Visibility system to modernize mail operations. The Dragon, as the 5th animal in the Chinese zodiac, is associated with fire and positivity, indicating a year of happiness and new opportunities. PHLPost has printed 20,000 copies of two colorful stamp designs, along with limited collector's item souvenir sheets and first day cover envelopes, all available at the Manila Central Post Office Annex Building......»»
Coast Guard contains 30-L oil spill in Davao
The Philippine Coast Guard, led by the Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM), successfully managed a 30-liter oil spill at Km. 11, DavSam Port, Sasa, Davao City on January 2. The spill affected an area of around 200 cubic meters, prompting a swift response from the Coast Guard personnel. Ensign John Caven Esteban, deputy commander of the Marine Protection Force of the Coast Guard District Southern Mindanao, confirmed that the cleanup operation lasted from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on January 2. Utilizing oil spill absorbent boom and pads, the Coast Guard team recovered mainly diesel and bunker oil sludge. They returned the next morning to ensure no further oil spills. The collected sludge is scheduled to be handed over to the Coast Guard's waste collector. An ongoing investigation is underway to identify the source of the spill, considering possibilities such as a resident, a waste factory, or a sea vessel, despite potential washout due to the strong current within Davao Gulf......»»
Antique mishap: Bus inspector, collector hailed as heroes
The inspector and fare collector of a passenger bus that recently fell into a ravine in Antique have been hailed as heroes for risking their lives to save the passengers......»»
STL collector shot dead
A small town lottery collector was killed while a student was wounded in separate gun attacks in Batangas on Saturday......»»