DigiEd 2028: DepEd introduces digitalization flagship program
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday announced the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to fully digitize the sector’s system in its offices and schools nationwide. “Allow me to present to you the DepEd Digital Education 2028 or DepEd DigiEd
“Jared Bahay finds new home in Ateneo \n”
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Jared Bahay took a detour in Katipunan and found a new home for his promising collegiate basketball career. The top high school prospect from Cebu confirmed on Thursday that he will play for the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles in the
Bicol’s most wanted killed in police encounter
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — A man suspected of killing some 100 people and shaking down business owners died during a police encounter on Tuesday evening, authorities said. In a press briefing on Thursday, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. said police arrested in Paranaque
“SC, UN expert discuss anti-terrorism law \n”
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — A number of Supreme Court (SC) officials met with UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan on Wednesday to discuss various matters, including the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA). In a statement issued Thursday, the SC said it provided Khan with a copy of
Greta Gerwig wasn’t the only director overlooked for an Oscar nomination
(CNN) — There has been conversation and surprise after Greta Gerwig, who helmed the top-grossing film of the year in “Barbie,” did not receive an Oscar nomination on Tuesday for best director. Yet, she was not the only female director behind a critically acclaimed film who went overlooked. Outcry over
Cigarette butts most commonly thrown trash on NCR streets –MMDA
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Cigarette butts were the leading trash that were commonly found on the streets of Metro Manila, with nearly 13,000 offenders recorded last year, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) In the 2023 Anti-Littering Apprehension report of MMDA on Thursday, 79% of
Nine years on, justice evades SAF 44 – ex-chief Napeñas
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Justice has not been served for the fallen commandos of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), also known as SAF 44, former commander Getulio Napeñas Jr. said on Thursday. “Not yet, was there a case filed against those people who killed the
Senators to question before SC Comelec’s acceptance of PI signatures
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel said he, and possibly with other lawmakers, would ask the Supreme Court to intervene amid the Commission on Elections (Comelec) continuous acceptance of signatures for a people’s initiative for charter change. During a briefing on Thursday, Pimentel said
‘Mass casualties’ as UN shelter struck amid intense fighting in Khan Younis
(CNN) — A building sheltering hundreds of displaced people in the city of Khan Younis was hit by Israeli tank fire on Wednesday, according to the UN, as Israeli forces ramped up attacks on southern Gaza, forcing streams of Palestinians to flee the neighborhood. Wreaths of smoke hung over the
Biden has a bridge to reelection – but has to rebuild it first
(CNN) — Donald Trump’s voters get all the attention. But it’s Joe Biden’s who may decide the general election. A historic rematch for the White House between the ex-president and the current president — which few Americans seem to relish — is coming into view given Trump’s early dominance of
