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Marcos' Fifth State of the Nation Address Draws Mixed Reactions
Politicsbloombergle-figaroSCMP+5japan-timeschannel-news-asiaRapplerinquirerphilstar20d ago8 sources

Marcos' Fifth State of the Nation Address Draws Mixed Reactions

President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) outlined priority bills and promises, but also drew criticism from labor groups for its silence on wages and the sugar industry. Netizens, economists, and politicians offered varied reactions and analyses of the speech.

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues Amidst Calls to Stop
Politicsnzzhelsingin-sanomatDW+5SCMPThe WeekRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago8 sources

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues Amidst Calls to Stop

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing, with discussions focusing on alleged confidential funds and the potential for President Marcos to allow access to financial records. Despite calls to halt the proceedings, the trial continues, with legal experts and politicians weighing in on its progress and potential duration.

Baguio City Plans School Shooting Drills
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Baguio City Plans School Shooting Drills

Baguio City in the Philippines is developing a model response plan and will conduct drills to prepare for potential school shootings, referencing a past incident in Tacloban City.

DepEd Ramps Up School Security Measures Nationwide
Politicsinquirerphilstar1mo ago2 sources

DepEd Ramps Up School Security Measures Nationwide

The Department of Education (DepEd) is implementing extensive school safety campaigns, including tighter security measures like metal detectors, and providing support for trauma healing in schools following incidents like the Tacloban shooting.

Calls for Stricter Laws After Tacloban Shooting
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Calls for Stricter Laws After Tacloban Shooting

Following a shooting incident in Tacloban, there are renewed calls for a more comprehensive juvenile justice law, a permanent ban on violent video games, and increased gun owner liability. The incident has prompted discussions on deep-rooted issues within the education sector and broader societal concerns.

Tacloban School Shooting Leaves 13 Students Wounded, Suspects in Custody
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Tacloban School Shooting Leaves 13 Students Wounded, Suspects in Custody

A shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, Philippines, resulted in 13 students being wounded. Two suspects, including a minor, have been taken into custody, and the guns used were linked to a police officer and a security agency.

Dangerous Heat Index Levels Hit Philippines, Thailand
Healthinquirernation-thailand3mo ago2 sources

Dangerous Heat Index Levels Hit Philippines, Thailand

Several cities in the Philippines, including Borongan and Tacloban, and Bangkok, Thailand, recorded dangerous heat index levels reaching 44-45°C. Health authorities have issued warnings about the risks of heat stroke due to these extreme temperatures.

Eastern Samar gov’t starts 4-day workweek
Businessinquirer5mo ago

Eastern Samar gov’t starts 4-day workweek

TACLOBAN CITY — The provincial government of Eastern Samar will begin implementing a compressed four-day on-site workweek in provincial offices starting Monday, following an executive order issued by Gov. Ralph Vincent Evardone. The directive, contained in Executive Order No. RVE-2026-03-014, adopts energy conservation measures and introduces a revised work schedule for provincial government employees while

Indian Airlines Increase Fuel Surcharges Amid Rising Aviation Fuel Costs
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Indian Airlines Increase Fuel Surcharges Amid Rising Aviation Fuel Costs

Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, are implementing and increasing fuel surcharges on tickets due to soaring aviation fuel costs. Airlines typically raise these surcharges when fuel prices climb, as aviation fuel is one of their highest operating expenses.

Heavy rains prompt class suspensions in parts of Eastern Visayas
Environmentinquirer5mo ago

Heavy rains prompt class suspensions in parts of Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY — Several local governments in Eastern Visayas suspended classes on Monday, following warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall from a weather disturbance affecting the region. The class suspensions came after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), issued a weather advisory early Monday,

Teacher killed in Ormoc road mishap
World5mo ago

Teacher killed in Ormoc road mishap

TACLOBAN CITY — A public school teacher was killed Tuesday morning, March 3, when a truck allegedly lost control and struck the motorcycle she was riding in Ormoc City, Leyte.

Authorities sound alarm on teenage pregnancies in Eastern Visayas
Healthinquirer5mo ago

Authorities sound alarm on teenage pregnancies in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY — Alarmed by a renewed spike in cases of adolescent pregnancies, the regional office of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD-8) is calling for urgent and sustained action from families, schools, and local governments, warning that teenage pregnancies and birth in Eastern Visayas are not just a health concern but a looming

Eastern Visayas police welcomes surrender of 7 NPA fighters
Politicsinquirer5mo ago

Eastern Visayas police welcomes surrender of 7 NPA fighters

TACLOBAN CITY — The government’s campaign to end insurgency in Eastern Visayas scored another gain after seven alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered in separate operations across four provinces over the weekend. The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) reported that the surrender took place in parts of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, and Eastern

Village Councilor and Wife Die in Tacloban City Fire
Worldinquirer29d ago

Village Councilor and Wife Die in Tacloban City Fire

A village councilor and his wife were killed when a fire destroyed their home and partially damaged two others in Tacloban City, Philippines, early Sunday morning. The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the incident.

New Threat Shuts Down Tacloban School
Worldinquirer1mo ago

New Threat Shuts Down Tacloban School

Classes at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City were suspended after an alleged online threat targeting students circulated on social media, prompting a police investigation and increased security.

Senate Panel Investigates Tacloban School Shooting Incident
WorldRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago3 sources

Senate Panel Investigates Tacloban School Shooting Incident

A Senate panel has launched an investigation into the Tacloban school shooting, where a 14-year-old suspect allegedly shot his best friend. The inquiry is also addressing the inability to locate the suspect's parents and exploring potential links to an extremist network.

Tacloban School Shooting Prompts Investigations and Aid Efforts
Worldchannel-news-asiaRapplerinquirer+1philstar1mo ago4 sources

Tacloban School Shooting Prompts Investigations and Aid Efforts

A school shooting in Tacloban has led to multiple resolutions filed by lawmakers seeking an investigation, increased security in schools, and assurances of aid and justice for victims. Murder charges have been filed against a 15-year-old suspect, while the DSWD is boosting parenting lessons and the Vice President has visited the victims' wake.

NBI Probes Tacloban School Shooting, Lawmakers Seek Justice
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

NBI Probes Tacloban School Shooting, Lawmakers Seek Justice

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing a school shooting in Tacloban, which authorities suggest was a case of 'bullying gone wrong.' Lawmakers are advocating for justice for the victims and prompting a discussion on revisiting juvenile justice laws.

Tacloban School Shooting: Investigation, Aid, and Policy Debate Follow
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Tacloban School Shooting: Investigation, Aid, and Policy Debate Follow

A 14-year-old gunman fired at least 33 shots in a Tacloban school shooting, prompting a government aid package of P150,000 for victims' families and a debate on lowering the age of criminal liability. Authorities are also investigating potential links to nihilistic extremism, while officials call for psychosocial aid and tighter school security.

DENR Partners with NGO to Restore Mangrove Areas in Tacloban
Businessinquirer4mo ago

DENR Partners with NGO to Restore Mangrove Areas in Tacloban

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines has partnered with PH Haiyan Advocacy Inc. to restore and maintain a 74-hectare mangrove plantation in Tacloban City. This initiative aims to rehabilitate the vital coastal ecosystems.

2 men nabbed in N. Samar for alleged illegal fuel transport, sale
Businessinquirer5mo ago

2 men nabbed in N. Samar for alleged illegal fuel transport, sale

TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested two men in Lavezares, Northern Samar, on Monday afternoon for allegedly transporting and selling petroleum products without proper authorization, as authorities continue to monitor fuel distribution amid supply concerns. Personnel of the Lavezares Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspects at 4:20 p.m. in Barangay Barobaybay. The suspects were identified only

Officials looking into complaints vs district hospital  in N. Samar town
Healthinquirer5mo ago

Officials looking into complaints vs district hospital in N. Samar town

TACLOBAN CITY — Local and provincial officials are looking into the complaints of residents over the quality of patient care at a district hospital in Laoang, Northern Samar. Mayor Charlene Ongchuan said that while the district hospital Dr. Gregorio B. Tan Memorial Hospital (GBTMH) was not directly under the municipal government’s jurisdiction, she could not

Residents rescue distressed Brahminy Kite in Samar
Environmentinquirer5mo ago

Residents rescue distressed Brahminy Kite in Samar

TACLOBAN CITY — What began as an ordinary day in a coastal barangay in Daram town, Samar, turned into a timely wildlife rescue after a concerned resident reported a distressed bird on Tuesday, March 3. The bird, identified as a Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), was found in Barangay Astorga and immediately reported to the Municipal

Second missing teen found dead off Calico-an Island in Eastern Samar
World5mo ago

Second missing teen found dead off Calico-an Island in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY — Rescuers recovered the body of the second missing teenager, Kyle Baguinon, Monday afternoon, March 2, along the coastline of Calico-an Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, days after he and another minor were swept away by powerful waves. The 1:48 p.m. recovery at Sungi Point in Barangay Sulangan was later confirmed by his

2 teens missing after being swept by strong currents in Eastern Samar
Worldinquirer5mo ago

2 teens missing after being swept by strong currents in Eastern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY— Two teenagers were reported missing on Saturday afternoon, February 28, after they were swept away by strong currents while swimming off the waters of Calicoan Island in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. In a Notice to Mariners issued by the Philippine Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Sub-Station Guiuan, authorities said the incident was

Cancabato Bay Fish Kill Under Investigation
Scienceinquirer3d ago

Cancabato Bay Fish Kill Under Investigation

Authorities in Tacloban City, Philippines, are investigating a fish kill in Cancabato Bay that resulted in approximately 300 kilos of dead fish. The cause remains undetermined as water quality test results are pending.

Younger Suspect in Tacloban Shooting Not Criminally Liable
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Younger Suspect in Tacloban Shooting Not Criminally Liable

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 8 (DSWD-8) has determined that the younger suspect involved in the Tacloban school shooting is not criminally liable. Meanwhile, fear persists as the Tacloban school prepares to resume classes.

GoreBox Developer Declines Senate Invite to Tacloban Shooting Probe
Worldinquirerphilstar1mo ago2 sources

GoreBox Developer Declines Senate Invite to Tacloban Shooting Probe

The developer of GoreBox has declined an invitation to a Philippine Senate hearing investigating the Tacloban school shooting, stating that the hearing is separate from the government's probe. This decision comes amidst calls for local task forces against armed violence.

Philippines Boosts School Security After Tacloban Shooting
Politicsinquirerphilstar1mo ago2 sources

Philippines Boosts School Security After Tacloban Shooting

Following a school shooting in Tacloban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is implementing new safety measures, including deploying metal detectors in schools and reviewing violent video games. President Marcos expressed heartbreak over the incident, prompting a push for enhanced school security and digital parenting.

Philippines Foils Second School Attack, Bans GoreBox Game
PoliticsBBCSCMPindex-hr+3inquirerphilstarVnExpress1mo ago6 sources

Philippines Foils Second School Attack, Bans GoreBox Game

Philippine authorities foiled a second planned high school attack in Leyte, leading to the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect. The incident prompted the suspension of the online game GoreBox, which the suspect reportedly played, and a review of gun regulations.

PNP and CHR Urge Public to Stop Sharing School Violence Videos
Politicsinquirerphilstar1mo ago2 sources

PNP and CHR Urge Public to Stop Sharing School Violence Videos

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) have urged the public to stop spreading videos of school violence incidents in Tacloban and Cavite. They emphasize the importance of protecting student victims by not sharing clips of the attacks.

Tacloban School Shooting Linked to Violent Video Game, Owners Face Charges
CultureRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago3 sources

Tacloban School Shooting Linked to Violent Video Game, Owners Face Charges

Following a deadly school shooting in Tacloban, authorities have linked the suspect to the violent online game 'GoreBox,' which has since been banned by the government. The owners of the firearms used in the incident are also facing charges, as investigations continue into the tragic event where a student was hailed a hero for shielding peers.

Jealousy eyed in fatal hacking of woman in Leyte
World2mo ago

Jealousy eyed in fatal hacking of woman in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY — A woman was hacked to death by her alleged former lover in Sitio Capion, Barangay San Sebastian, Matag-ob, Leyte, on Saturday afternoon, May 30, with authorities citing jealousy as…

Tacloban City Government Resumes Five-Day Workweek
Politicsinquirer3mo ago

Tacloban City Government Resumes Five-Day Workweek

The Tacloban City government in the Philippines is returning to its regular Monday-to-Friday work schedule starting May 18, after operating on a four-day workweek for over two months to reduce energy consumption.

Mayon Volcano Erupts, Blanketing Towns in Ashfall
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Mayon Volcano Erupts, Blanketing Towns in Ashfall

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, emitting pyroclastic density currents and causing heavy ashfall that blanketed nearby towns in Albay province. Streets and cars were covered in thick ash following the eruption.

Film showcases Ormoc’s charm, growth potential
Cultureinquirerpunch-ng4mo ago2 sources

Film showcases Ormoc’s charm, growth potential

TACLOBAN CITY — The local government of Ormoc City in Leyte is taking a creative step to promote itself as both a tourism hub and an emerging investment destination—while staying grounded in its…

Soldiers recover decomposing body of NPA leader after Samar clash
Worldinquirer5mo ago

Soldiers recover decomposing body of NPA leader after Samar clash

TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops discovered the decomposing body of a suspected New People’s Army (NPA) leader following an armed encounter in Hinabangan, Samar, last Friday, March 14. Soldiers from the 63rd Infantry Battalion found the remains between Barangays Cabalagnan and Tabay while pursuing two fleeing members of the Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Sesame, according to

Eastern Samar cop relieved from post over gun incident, probe underway
Worldinquirer5mo ago

Eastern Samar cop relieved from post over gun incident, probe underway

TACLOBAN CITY — A police corporal from the Can-avid, Eastern Samar police station has been relieved from his post after he reportedly displayed his service firearm before a cashier of a local resort Saturday night. The Can-avid municipal police station (MPS) issued a statement on Sunday, March 15, saying it started investigating the incident circulating

OceanJet trips canceled in Visayas amid fuel supply pressures
Businessinquirer5mo ago

OceanJet trips canceled in Visayas amid fuel supply pressures

TACLOBAN CITY — OceanJet has canceled several ferry trips in the Visayas starting March 6 due to the ongoing fuel supply pressures linked to the Middle East tensions, highlighting the growing impact of rising oil prices on local transport. Affected routes include Cebu-Palompon, Palompon-Cebu, and Cebu-Getafe trips, with cancellations extending to March 7, officials said.

Kerwin Espinosa opens drug reform facility in Leyte town
Worldinquirer5mo ago

Kerwin Espinosa opens drug reform facility in Leyte town

TACLOBAN CITY — Albuera town in Leyte province takes a significant step in its anti-drug campaign with the launch of its Balay Silangan Reformation Center on Tuesday, March 3, in a ceremony led by Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa. The facility, located in Barangay Canlalin 1, Poblacion, is the sixth to be established in Leyte province. Unlike

Suspected NPA rebel killed in Samar clash
Politicsinquirer5mo ago

Suspected NPA rebel killed in Samar clash

TACLOBAN CITY — Government troops killed a suspected member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) following an armed encounter in the hinterlands of Barangay Cabalagnan, Hinabangan, Samar on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25. Troops from the 63rd Infantry Battalion, which is based in Basey, Samar, engaged remnants of the Sub-Regional Committee Sesame of the Eastern