Classes, gov’t work in Luzon on Sept. 26 suspended due to ‘Karding’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr suspended classes in public schools and work in government offices in Luzon on Monday, September 26, due to Super Typhoon “Karding”.
PH extends COVID-19 state of calamity until year-end
The extension comes amid the presence of more infectious Omicron variants and the low turnout in booster immunization in the country.
Marcos signs EO making use of face mask optional outdoors
More than two years into the pandemic, the Philippine government has now lifted its mandated use of face mask in select outdoor settings.
DepEd: Admin charges filed vs. 5 teachers accused of sexual abuse in Bacoor
Five of the seven teachers who were accused of making sexual advances on some students in Bacoor National High School have been slapped with administrative charges and a 90-day preventive suspension.
Hontiveros wants Senate probe into alleged sexual harassment in schools
A senator is seeking an investigation into the spate of alleged sexual harassment by teachers in three learning institutions in the country, including one recent incident at a high school in Cavite.
DepEd investigates sexual harassment complaints vs. 6 teachers in Bacoor
A probe is underway over allegations of teachers sexually harassing students at Bacoor National High School.
Unvaccinated college students now allowed to join face-to-face classes
COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a requisite for college students and personnel who intend to attend face-to-face classes, according to CHED chairman Prospero de Vera.
Filipino students back in school after 2 years of distance learning
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, more than 28 million public school students finally attended the first day of classes for the new school year inside their classrooms last Monday, August 22.
Cavite stays under Alert Level 1 until end-August
Cavite remains under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 until August 31, the Department of Health (DOH) announced.
Marcos keen on extending COVID-19 state of public health emergency until year-end
The Philippines has been under a state of calamity due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020. The declaration expires on September 12, but the new administration is inclined to extend it until the end of 2022.