The Indonesian government has requested a prisoner swap for Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, who is currently in Indonesia, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. Indonesian authorities are seeking to exchange Guo for Australian drug kingpin Gregor Johan Haas. Haas was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Bogo, Cebu, … Read more
Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro has announced the suspension of face-to-face and asynchronous classes at all levels in both public and private schools tomorrow, September 5, 2024. The decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the ongoing heavy rainfall brought about by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and the continuous rise in water levels in … Read more
A video showing the actual arrest of former mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, has gone viral after being posted on GMA News’ social media account. In the video, authorities can be seen escorting Guo after she was apprehended in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia. Guo’s arrest marks a significant step in the … Read more
According to a report by the Commission on Audit (COA), the Department of Education (DepEd) fell significantly short of its 2023 target for constructing classrooms. Out of the 6,379 classrooms planned for the year, only 192 were completed. Additionally, 4,391 classrooms are still under construction, while 550 are awaiting various stages of procurement. The COA … Read more
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, classes will be suspended in several areas across the Philippines due to the effects of Typhoon #EntengPH and the southwest monsoon. The suspension applies to both public and private schools at all levels. Affected Areas: The suspension of classes comes in response to the significant impact of Typhoon Enteng and … Read more
As Tropical Storm #EntengPH exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on September 3, 2024, it left a trail of destruction, with widespread flooding and landslides affecting several regions, particularly in Bicol, where 102 areas were submerged in floodwaters. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the storm claimed 10 lives—seven … Read more
Tropical Storm Enteng has unleashed devastating floods and landslides across the Philippines, claiming the lives of 11 people as it brought heavy rains for a second consecutive day, officials reported on Monday. The storm, which brushed past the Bicol region southeast of Manila overnight Sunday, is expected to make landfall later on Monday along the … Read more
Classes in all levels across Cavite province remain suspended on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, due to the persistent heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon (habagat). Governor Jonvic Remulla announced the suspension on Monday evening, September 2, through a Facebook post, expressing frustration over the extended presence of the storm. “Pareng … Read more
Two Dead and Ten Injured Amid the Onslaught of Typhoon Enteng (#EntengPH) and Monsoon Rains in the Country, According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)Two people have died, and ten others were injured amid the devastation brought by Typhoon Enteng (#EntengPH) and the southwest monsoon in the country, according to the … Read more
Classes in several areas across the Philippines have been suspended for Monday, September 2, 2024, as Tropical Depression “Enteng” continues to bring adverse weather conditions. The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) made the announcements in response to the anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flooding associated with the weather disturbance. In the … Read more