The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) clarified that students may bring cellphones to school under the department's existing policy. But their use in classrooms is only allowed when it supports learning and with the teacher's supervision.
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OP approves 2024 performance bonus for qualified gov’t workers
MANILA – The Office of the President (OP) has approved the grant of the 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) to qualified government employees, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the DBM shared a copy of Resolution No. 2026-1, issued on July 2, formally announcing the OP’s approval of the
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Day 2 recap: Kill-threat video takes center stage in impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 2 of the impeachment trial, the Senate court denied multiple defense motions as prosecutors screened a video of Vice President Sara Duterte threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife Liza Araneta-Marcos and former Speaker Martin Romualdez, and signaled they would subpoena her to testify. But before the trial proper, Duterte
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Thunderstorm, rainfall alert up over NCR, parts of Luzon Tuesday evening
Thunderstorm advisory issued at 8 p.m. on July 7, Tuesday. (Photo by Pagasa/X) MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds are expected in parts of Metro Manila and Luzon for the next two hours on Tuesday evening, the state weather bureau said. In its 8 p.m. thunderstorm advisory, the Philippine
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Legazpi launches digital kiosk for faster civil registry requests
LEGAZPI CITY — The City Civil Registrar’s Office (CCRO) launched its first digital kiosk on Monday, allowing clients to request civil registry documents through a paperless system. This development is expected to significantly reduce processing time and improve frontline government services. Mayor Hisham Ismail said the digital kiosk is part of the city’s digitalization to make
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Burnham Lake in Baguio set to reopen in August
BAGUIO CITY — The city government is eyeing the reopening of Burnham Lake in August as repair and rehabilitation nears completion. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday the project is about 90 percent complete. The reopening will coincide with the deployment of new boats that meet updated safety standards. “We will not allow them to return if
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vivo X300 FE Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the vivo X300 FE The vivo X300 FE was officially announced on April 16, 2026, and released on April 29, 2026. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh battery + 90W wired + 40W wireless + Bypass charging. It is available ... Read more
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Mandaue steps up rainy season preparations despite Bavi threat
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City government is stepping up its preparations for the rainy season despite expectations that Super Typhoon Bavi, which will be named Inday upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), will not directly affect the city. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) head Buddy Alain Ybañez said
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P18.4M ‘smuggled’ cigarettes seized in Zamboanga del Sur
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities intercepted an estimated P18.4 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes and arrested two suspects in Zamboanga del Sur early Tuesday morning. The seizure and arrests happened during a maritime law enforcement operation in the municipal waters of Barangay Sugod, Tukuran town. Personnel of the Zamboanga del Sur Maritime
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Prosecution: Sara Duterte’s hitman claim shows aim to kill president
The House prosecution asserted that Duterte’s claims of hiring an individual to assassinate President Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez established that Duterte has a “plan” to get the three killed.
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