DepEd flags copycat risk from violent online, TV content

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday warned that efforts to prevent school violence should look beyond social media, saying violent content from foreign incidents, YouTube, and even regular television programs may contribute to copycat...

DepEd sets nationwide active-threat drill on Aug. 25

By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency Schools across the country will simultaneously test how quickly they can respond, evacuate, and reunite students with their families during an active human-induced threat on Aug. 25, as the Department of Education (DepEd) applies lessons...

MalacaƱang bares 39 Metro Manila sites eyed for floodwater storage, retention projects

By Brian Campued As part of the government’s various initiatives to address perennial flooding in Metro Manila, a total of 39 sites across the capital region were identified for the construction of floodwater storage and retention projects designed to manage rainwater collection. MalacaƱang...

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PBBM: Gov’t eyes water-impounding facilities in Metro Manila to minimize flooding

By Brian Campued As much of the western section of the country, including the National Capital Region (NCR), continues to experience widespread flooding due to heavy rains triggered by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced...