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Senate revives treaty agenda spanning trade, security, justice

Manila, Aug. 20 -- The Senate on Thursday moved to advance the country's treaty agenda, taking up a package of international agreements covering trade, aviation security, space liability, education, e... Read More


DepEd flags copycat risk from violent online, TV content

Manila, Aug. 20 -- 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, YouTub... Read More


Student absenteeism to become school-safety red flag

Manila, Aug. 20 -- Repeated student absences may soon be treated as more than an attendance problem, with the Department of Education (DepEd) considering them as possible early warning signs that a le... Read More


DepEd sets nationwide active-threat drill on Aug. 25

Manila, Aug. 20 -- 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,... Read More


PAGASA: Another 200-mm rain burst still possible

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Another intense rainfall episode similar to the deluge that dumped more than 200 mm. of rain over Quezon City earlier this week cannot be ruled out as weather systems continue to en... Read More


Senators eye wider digital tools vs online threats to children

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senators on Wednesday moved to strengthen a proposed child online protection law by giving authorities wider access to digital evidence, undercover operations, and cross-border coop... Read More


Senators push prevention beyond school gates after Zamboanga shooting

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senators on Wednesday said preventing another school tragedy would require action well beyond campus gates, putting greater emphasis on how children are guided at home, what they en... Read More


Lacson outlines 3-pronged approach to strengthen flood control

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday outlined a three-pronged approach to strengthen flood-control efforts: pursue accountability in alleged illegal reclamation and questionab... Read More


CPD: Family, mental health support key to curb school violence

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Stronger family support, accessible mental health services, and early intervention for adolescents must complement tighter campus security to prevent school violence, the Commission... Read More


Senator wants unsold Benguet vegetables turned into disaster aid

Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) must immediately buy unsold vegetables from Benguet farmers and redirect them to families affected by recent calamities instead of allowing the pr... Read More