EDCOM 2 Dashboard Shows 10 Percent of Grades 1 to 3 Pupils Are Struggling Readers EDCOM 2 – One in every 10 learners in Grades 1 to 3 is still struggling to read, based on data from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), The Philippine Star reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The … Read more
Kapuso Actor Dingdong Dantes Breaks Into Top 12 of Tangere’s 2028 Senatorial Survey DINGDONG DANTES – Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes has made it into the so-called Magic 12 of a new senatorial preference survey for the 2028 elections, according to results reported on October 25, 2026. Dantes ranked 12th with 20.7 percent in the … Read more
Classes Suspended in PSHS Main, Cotabato City and Parts of Lapu-Lapu City WALANG PASOK – Classes were suspended on Monday, October 26, 2026, in some schools and areas because of rising reports of illness among students and preparations for government events, according to advisories compiled by GMA News and INQUIRER.net. At the Philippine Science High … Read more
Gatchalian: Estrada and Marcoleta Suspensions Deferred, Absent Senators Not Paid GATCHALIAN – The Sandiganbayan suspension orders against Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta will be held in abeyance while their motions for reconsideration are pending, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, October 25, 2026. In an interview with radio dzBB, Gatchalian confirmed that the … Read more
Marcos Swaps Dizon and Lopez Between DOTr and DPWH DIZON, LOPEZ – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has switched the leaders of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), sending Vince Dizon back to the transport agency while Giovanni Lopez moves to public works. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino … Read more
President Marcos Wants Bato dela Rosa Arrested Quickly but Without Bloodshed MARCOS JR. – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a lawful and non-violent arrest of fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, after the government offered a P50-million bounty and gave the senator one week to surrender, The Philippine Star reported on October 25, 2026. … Read more
DepEd Chief Angara Recognizes 18 Educators and Staff at Gintong Parangal Awards DEPED – Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff of the Department of Education (DepEd) were honored for doing their jobs with integrity at the 14th Ambassador Cabangon Chua Gintong Parangal para sa Edukasyon awards, INQUIRER.net reported on October 25, 2026. Education Secretary … Read more
Claire Castro Says DFA Will Decide Fate of Filipinos Who Harassed Her CLAIRE CASTRO – The Palace Press Officer said she is leaving it to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to decide whether action should be taken against the Filipinos who allegedly harassed her during an incident in Vancouver, Canada. The controversy began after … Read more
Robin Padilla Says Google Was Used Only for Translation, Not Legal Advice ROBIN PADILLA – The senator clarified why he used Google during the first day of the Senate impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte on July 6, 2026. The issue arose after he opposed the election of Senator-Judge Chiz Escudero as the trial’s … Read more
Miss Grand Orlando 2025 and Boyfriend Among Victims of Venezuela Earthquake The pageant community is mourning the passing of Miss Grand Orlando 2025, Skarlent Rodriguez, and her boyfriend, Jose Castro, who lost their lives in the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Reports said the couple was among the victims of the … Read more