MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Monday ordered government agencies to implement preemptive measures, including evacuations in high-risk areas, in preparation for Super Typhoon Bavi, which would be named Inday when it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. “This is a whole-of-government approach, so all agencies involved need
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Teachers guard pupils crossing river in Zamboanga del Sur
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — While waiting for the completion of a government-funded bridge, teachers at Pisompongan Integrated School in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, have taken on an unusual assignment: serving as “river rangers” to ensure the safety of students crossing a swollen river on their way to school. School principal Gideon Goc-ong
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Tacloban seeks more guidance counselors after fatal shooting
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The Department of Education has opened plantilla (permanent) positions for guidance counselors and assistant guidance counselors in Tacloban City, following the June 22 mass shooting at San Jose National High School (SJNHS), as education officials acknowledged the urgent need to strengthen students’ mental health and psychosocial support services. The shooting,
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Palace to banks: Cut transfer fees
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday urged other banks and financial institutions to reduce or completely eliminate transfer fees, just like state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank), to boost government efforts to remove barriers to financial access and make banking more inclusive. “We hope all banks will follow what Landbank has started to help
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Inquirer-Aboitiz scholars graduate with honors
MANILA, Philippines — Three Inquirer and Aboitiz scholars were recognized during the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Media and Communication’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, with two earning magna cum laude honors and another receiving the best thesis award. Jaemie Francine Talingdan and Laurence Bacia are the two Inquirer scholars who graduated with Latin honors,
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Heavy traffic expected in parts of Metro over gov’t projects
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday, July 6, advised motorists to expect heavier traffic in parts of Manila, Quezon City and Parañaque because of roadwork and improvement activities that would continue until December. “Motorists are advised to take alternate routes and allow extra travel time in the affected areas,” it
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2,000 Bulacan students to benefit Pagcor’s P60-M scholarship fund
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 2,000 students from low-income families in Bulacan province will benefit from a P60-million scholarship fund from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), which released an initial P10-million grant to the provincial government on Monday. During the turnover of the first P10 million at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium, Pagcor
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Psychologists group urges stronger school mental health systems
MANILA, Philippines — The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) on Monday urged schools, families, communities, and policymakers to adopt a coordinated and long-term approach to prevent school violence, noting that safety in educational institutions cannot be achieved through isolated measures alone. In a statement released following the school shooting in Tacloban City and the subsequent
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Lotto draw results, July 6, 2026
Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Monday, July 6, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, July 5, 2026 Lotto draw results, July 4, 2026 PCSO lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49, GrandLotto 6/55, and
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Duterte trial relevant, it’s fund Filipinos should’ve received
MANILA, Philippines — While the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte may initially appear to be far from the pressing needs of Filipinos, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Monday that it is relevant as it concerns funds that should have been used for government services. In her opening speech during the first day
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