Manila: All public and private schools must now adopt clear anti-bullying policies, promptly respond to complaints, and take concrete steps to ensure student safety under the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act, t…
Day: August 11, 2025
Cebu Pacific Expands Flight Frequencies to Key International Destinations
Manila: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced plans to increase flight frequencies to several international destinations in the coming months, specifically targeting Bangkok, Thailand; Da Nang, Vietnam; Melbourne, Australia; and Sapporo, Japan…
OCD Exec Urges Filipinos to Embrace Preparedness Culture Amid Persistent Calamity Threats
Baguio: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) emphasized the need for disaster risk management, preparedness, and resilience to be integral to the Filipino lifestyle due to the ongoing threat of natural calamities. ‘In recent months, we all experienced th…
DSWD Launches 24/7 Help Desks for Minors Traveling Abroad at Major Airports
Davao: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has initiated 24/7 help desks for minors traveling abroad (MTA) at the country’s key international airports. These help desks aim to assist minors with urgent travel clearance concerns, en…
N. Mindanao MSMEs Get P7.2-M Support
Cagayan de oro: The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Oro Chamber) on Monday launched a PHP7.2 million state-of-the-art Shared Service Facility (SSF) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Mindanao. Almarico Brito,…
Gov’t Aid Intensifies as Over 108,000 Houses Affected by Natural Disasters
Manila: The number of houses damaged by the effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong in late July has climbed to 108,358, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. In its …