Nation

Latest bulletin from University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) on Thursday, March 16, showed that oil slicks were sighted at the coasts of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro along the Verde Island Passage.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said it will maximize its presence with the deployment of 4,690 police personnel during the observance of the Lenten season and summer vacation.

A 1,233-strong Philippine team is set to participate in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from May 5 to 17.

Filipino learners experience difficulty in learning science and mathematics, according to an assessment.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Saturday, March 18, that it is expecting high voter turnout in Marawi plebiscite.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is planning to revitalize the Social Welfare Development Center for Asia and the Pacific (SWADCAP) as an academy that will offer short-term courses and certificate programs to further equip and train the social service workforce.