Digital & AI
AI-generated image of VP Sara Duterte in handcuffs circulates amid arrest warrant
A fake image showing Vice President Sara Duterte wearing handcuffs has been circulating on social media following the issuance of an arrest warrant against her in connection with a...
National
VP Sara Duterte to post bail following court-issued arrest warrant for grave threats
THE Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 98 has issued a warrant of arrest against Vice President Sara Duterte after denying her motion...
Crime & Police
Government officials urge responsible information sharing during high-stakes public crises
DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) representatives called for a unified national response on Thursday to combat fake news and misinformation, emphasizing...
National
Red Cross deploys heavy assets and health teams for southwest monsoon response
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has intensified its full-scale humanitarian response across Luzon, deploying specialized rescue, medical, relief, and sanitation teams as monsoon-induced flooding...
Education & Learning
DepEd launches AI-powered Project LIGTAS+ to safeguard schools and cut learning loss
IN a major effort to shield students from chronic disruptions caused by natural disasters, the Department of Education (DepEd), under Education Secretary Sonny Angara,...
National
Panel backs five-year term for Barangay, SK officials
The House Committee on Local Government has approved in principle a consolidation of legislative measures seeking to extend the term of office for Barangay...
National
Palace open to restricting social media platforms over fake news, violence
MALACAÑANG is open to exploring broader restrictions on digital platforms that spread harmful content, foster misinformation, or threaten public safety, the Presidential Communications Office...
Education & Learning
Angara: Hybrid campus security model to maximize limited resources
THE Department of Education (DepEd) has unveiled a comprehensive hybrid campus security framework aimed at safeguarding public schools nationwide by optimizing limited fiscal resources...
National
Senate panel approves measures fixing barangay terms and deferring 2026 polls
A Senate panel approved legislation on Monday to establish a fixed term for local leaders, a move that would effectively postpone the upcoming Barangay...
Business & Economy
BIR, Supreme Court partner to streamline end-to-end digital notarization
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Supreme Court (SC) are joining forces to integrate the country's tax payment and notarization systems, taking...
Education & Learning
Angara reports over 9,500 damaged classrooms as DepEd ramps up response to monsoon, cyclone impact
EDUCATION Secretary Sonny Angara outlined the Department of Education’s (DepEd) disaster response measures during a situation briefing led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
