Three in four Grade 1 learners were tagged as struggling readers at the start of School Year 2026-2027, the commission said The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has asked the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen and connect the early childhood and primary school curricula, after DepEd’s own assessment showed that 75 percent … Read more
The former PNP chief says secrecy is key in tracking down high-profile fugitives as the manhunt for the senator intensifies Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has a short message for authorities chasing Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa: keep quiet. In a post on X on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief … Read more
The prosecution panel says it will hand over financial records from the impeachment trial that could support possible tax evasion cases SARA DUTERTE TAX DOCUMENTS – The House prosecution panel is ready to turn over tax and financial documents involving Vice President Sara Duterte and companies linked to her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, to the … Read more
The Senate President pushes for localized, not blanket, class suspensions as schools brace for the looming super El Niño MANILA – Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Sunday, November 1, 2026, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to make sure its protocols for the looming super El Niño keep students safe without deepening learning loss, … Read more
President Marcos pays respects at the Libingan ng mga Bayani with Imelda and Irene Marcos, while also honoring Ninoy, Cory and Noynoy Aquino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026, by visiting the tomb of his late father and namesake at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City, … Read more
Civil society organizations will observe the livestreamed bicameral talks on the proposed 2027 national budget, while senators say no lawmaker’s insertions will be spared 2027 BUDGET BICAM – Civil society organizations will be allowed to sit in and observe the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget, Senate Finance Committee chairman Sen. … Read more
Former president lets his lawyers handle the November 2 hearing as the crimes against humanity trial nears its November 30 start DUTERTE ICC STATUS CONFERENCE – Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not be present when the International Criminal Court (ICC) holds the fifth status conference in his crimes against humanity case on Monday, November 2, … Read more
10th Infantry Division says the viral image of troops holding a pro-Bato banner was fabricated and misrepresents the military’s neutrality ARMY AI IMAGE BATO DELA ROSA – The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division has branded as fake an image spreading on social media that shows its soldiers openly supporting fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela … Read more
DepEd chief calls the recognition ‘a clear mandate to work harder’ as the country builds on its fastest-in-the-world reading improvement The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday, October 30, 2026, that Dean Nonie Lesaux of the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) praised the Philippines for its improved showing in the 2025 Programme for … Read more
DepEd tightens checks on the senior high school voucher program and vows to prosecute fake billings Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday, October 30, 2026, warned anyone trying to cheat the government’s school voucher program that the Department of Education (DepEd) will take them to court, as the agency reported that it has blocked hundreds … Read more