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Student absenteeism to become school-safety red flag

Manila, Aug. 20 -- Repeated student absences may soon be treated as more than an attendance problem, with the Department of Education (DepEd) considering them as possible early warning signs that a le... Read More


BuCor personnel reminded of 'firearm safety' after school shooting

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Thursday reminded its personnel of their responsibility to properly handle and strictly safeguard their government-issued and personal service f... Read More


39 Metro Manila sites eyed for floodwater storage projects

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The government has identified 39 sites across Metro Manila for possible floodwater storage and retention projects as it expands measures to manage increasingly heavy rainfall. Mala... Read More


Romualdez to file counter-affidavit vs 'Maleta Boys'

Manila, Aug. 20 -- Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is set to file a supplemental counter-affidavit before the Office of the Ombudsman disputing allegations by the so-called "18 Maleta Boys" that... Read More


Visayas grid remains on yellow alert

Manila, Aug. 20 -- A yellow alert has been issued for the Visayas grid from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday due to limited capacity amid higher demand. According to a 1 p.m. advisory from the National Grid... Read More


PAOCC: Sanjia raid lawful operation, not anti-China action

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Thursday rejected the Chinese Embassy's criticism of the government's operation at Sanjia Steel in Misamis Oriental in Ma... Read More


Bad weather affects 6.5-M persons, 29 deaths being checked - OCD

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday said the number of people affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the ongoing southwest monsoon (haba... Read More


DENR to public: Learn from experience, keep waterways clear of trash

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warned that improperly managed garbage can worsen flooding during heavy rains, urging local government units (LGUs) and th... Read More


'Meritocracy' remains big part of military service - AFP

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the public that "meritocracy" is still a big part of the service, and emphasized that an investigation is now ongoing regarding the... Read More


DepEd sets nationwide active-threat drill on Aug. 25

Manila, Aug. 20 -- Schools across the country will simultaneously test how quickly they can respond, evacuate and reunite students with their families during an active human-induced threat on Aug. 25,... Read More