LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Cebu Province will evaluate Dumanjug Mayor Gungun Gica’s proposed school security measures, including a total cellphone ban and mandatory student inspections, to determine whether they comply with national education policies. The review comes as local governments strengthen campus security following the fatal school

MANILA, Philippines — The arraignment of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan for their graft and plunder cases before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has been postponed to July 28, a source said on Tuesday. This comes after state prosecutors filed before the antigraft court division a motion to amend case information

bf02e76a-e443-41b9-ac4f-529e58ffa75c.mov MANILA, Philippines — Hundreds of individuals from unidentified groups assembled for a mass action at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila Tuesday morning. A stage was also seen being assembled in the area. The purpose of the gathering has yet to be determined, but songs against corruption are being played in the area. According to the Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday began towing illegally parked vehicles along Edsa as authorities sought to ease heavy traffic caused by a protest rally near Ortigas Avenue. MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III said the agency had coordinated with law enforcement and other government agencies while deploying personnel, barriers,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s most anticipated basketball tournaments is set to make its long-awaited return this year. The Governor’s Cup Inter-Municipalities Basketball Tournament is targeting an official launch on September 28, marking its first staging since 2019. The last edition saw the Talisay City Aquastars complete a successful title defense after defeating

(Screengrabbed from Senator Rodante Marcoleta / Facebook) WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NaCPAHMSw/ MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday alleged that the impending plunder case against him was part of a coordinated effort to prevent him from participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which is set to begin on July 6. Marcoleta claimed