Philippines

DepEd Opens National Teachers’ Month 2026 With a Powerful Message—But This Year’s Celebration Goes Beyond “Thank You”

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially opened the 2026 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) celebration, honoring Filipino educators while putting renewed attention on their welfare, professional growth and the support they need inside and beyond the classroom. The national kickoff was held September 5 at Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City, bringing together delegates from DepEd regions in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mind

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Philippines

Leviste, 6 Others Face Human Trafficking Raps Over Alleged ‘Honey Trap’ Plot vs Recto—What Did the NBI Find?

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste and six others are facing qualified human trafficking complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) over an alleged scheme to entrap and discredit Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, according to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The NBI said it has completed its investigation and formally lodged the complaints with the DOJ for preliminary investigation. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said investigators found what they co

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Philippines

FEU Opens V-League Title Defense With Sweep, Survives Mapúa Fightback

But the final score does not tell the whole story. Mapúa mounted a serious challenge in the second set, taking a 20-17 advantage and putting the defending champions in danger of surrendering the momentum. FEU, however, responded when it mattered most, turning the pressure into a decisive run and eventually securing a two-set cushion. The Tamaraws then took control in the third set to complete the sweep. Saavedra leads FEU charge FEU captain Dryx Saavedra provided the finishing touch to a st

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Philippines

Court Backs Permanent Disability Benefits for Filipino Seafarer—And the Medical Deadline Became the Turning Point

MANILA — The Court of Appeals has upheld an award of total and permanent disability benefits to a Filipino seafarer, emphasizing that employers cannot rely on an incomplete medical assessment when determining whether an injured or ill seafarer is fit to return to work. The ruling adds to a growing body of Philippine jurisprudence stressing that medical evaluations in seafarer disability cases must be timely, final and definitive—a requirement that can have major financial consequences for marit

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Entertainment

Rene Q. Bas, Last of a Newspaper Era, Dies at 88 — But His Legacy Goes Far Beyond The Manila Times

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine journalism has lost one of its veteran figures. Rene Q. Bas, the longtime journalist, editor and author who became one of the defining figures of The Manila Times, has died at 88. Bas was born in Manila on June 17, 1938, and died at his home on September 3 following a lingering infection, according to a September 5 report by The Manila Times. His death closes another chapter in the history of Philippine newspapering — particularly for a generation of journalis

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Philippines

Davao Got ₱53.11 Billion From National Funds Since 2022—But the Palace Says That’s Not the Full Story

MANILA, Philippines — The Duterte camp’s claim that Davao City received little or no national government funding in recent years is facing renewed scrutiny after Malacañang disclosed that the city government and its barangays received a combined ₱53.11 billion in National Tax Allotment and other national government releases from Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026. Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro released the figures on Friday, September 4, disputi

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Philippines

DPWH Moves to Overhaul Flood Plans Nationwide—But the Bigger Problem May Be What Happened to the Old Ones

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is moving to update the country’s flood-management master plans as the government confronts increasingly severe flooding, changing climate conditions and decades-old infrastructure strategies. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has directed the department to update flood-management frameworks covering the country’s 18 major river basins and other critical waterways, with the goal of ensuring that future flood-control proje

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Philippines

CESAFI Basketball Is Back—and Dondon Hontiveros’ Coaching Debut Could Steal the Spotlight

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Basketball action in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) is set to resume Sunday, September 6, after the league temporarily halted games amid concerns over Metro Cebu’s deteriorating air quality. The return immediately carries added excitement as former PBA star Dondon Hontiveros prepares to make his coaching debut with the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters. According to the latest CESAFI schedule, UCLM will face the UC-Main Web

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Philippines

70 Groups Draw the Line on Pax Silica in the Philippines—But the Bigger Fight May Just Be Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — Opposition to the United States-led Pax Silica initiative is gaining momentum in the Philippines, with a coalition representing at least 70 organizations calling for a reassessment of the proposed Economic Security Zone (ESZ) in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. The Network Opposed to Pax Silica (NO to Pax Silica) was formally launched on Aug. 31 in Quezon City, bringing together Aeta and farming communities, environmental advocates, scientists, faith-based groups, students,

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Philippines

Ebdane Raises Alert as Habagat Returns — And Zambales Is Still Recovering From Earlier Flood Damage

ZAMBALES, Philippines — Zambales authorities are tightening their watch as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to bring rain to the province, with officials warning that already vulnerable communities could face renewed flooding and landslides. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has ordered heightened vigilance across Zambales as forecasters expect the monsoon to continue affecting the province and other parts of Luzon. The warning comes as Zambales continues to deal with damage from week

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