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DepEd probes 'ghost students' in 12 private schools

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said it is investigating alleged "ghost students" or undocumented beneficiaries in 12 private schools in nine divisions. In a statemen... Read More


TESDA reduces bookkeeping course requirements for SK treasurers

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has reduced the bookkeeping course requirements for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) treasurers. They are no longer requir... Read More


PH, Japan reiterate commitment to 'freedom of navigation'

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Philippine and Japan's National Security Advisers (NSA) on Monday reiterated their commitment to "freedom of navigation and international law in the South China Sea and East Chi... Read More


282 nabbed in QCPD's intensified anti-crime ops on Feb. 9-15

Manila, Feb. 17 -- An intensified anti-illegal drugs and anti-criminal operations from Feb. 9 to 15 resulted in the arrest of 282 persons facing various offenses in Quezon City. In a statement Monday... Read More


Senate may bar VP Sara from office despite potential resignation

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Senate impeachment court can impose a lifetime ban on Vice President Sara Z. Duterte from holding public office even if she resigns before or during her impeachment trial, a Hou... Read More


DA lowers rice MSRP to further tame retail prices

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) further lowered its maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken rice in Metro Manila to PHP52 per kilogram from PHP55. The reducti... Read More


Cacdac hails PBBM's commitment to OFWs' protection

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Migrant Workers Secretary Has Leo Cacdac has tagged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the "Father of OFWs" for his steadfast commitment to their welfare and protection, and his u... Read More


Comelec belies breach of overseas voters' data

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday denied an alleged data breach involving documents on overseas voting. The Comelec Cybersecurity Division launched an investigation s... Read More


House tri-com to review tax compliance of social media influencers

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The House Tri-Committee (tri-com) is set to investigate tax compliance and financial transparency of social media influencers and vloggers during its second hearing on Tuesday. Acc... Read More


DA chief: Better infrastructure to slash farm-to-market costs

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday underscored the need for a better infrastructure to lower transport costs for farmers. "Better infrastructure enables a mor... Read More