DepEd exec on easing teachers’ tasks: Order stays, wait for results

MANILA: The Department of Education’s (DepEd) Department Order No. 002, which orders the immediate removal of administrative tasks from teachers’ workloads, will stay amid speculations from teachers’ groups that it might cause disruptions in schools.

DSWD chief vows to unravel ‘ayuda’ scam

MANILA: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday vowed to investigate reports that the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was being used for political ends as indicated during a S…

DOT to host international dive expo in Feb 2024

MANILA: The Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to host the largest platform for the diving community, Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), from Feb. 23 to 25, 2024 at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Pasay City.

In a statement on Monday, DOT S…

Jannik Sinner wins 2024 Australian Open men’s championship

ANKARA: Italy’s Jannik Sinner on Sunday won the 2024 Australian Open men’s singles, his very first Grand Slam title.

Sinner, the world No. 4, came back against Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev, winning the final in Melbourne with 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4…

Military aids ex-NPA female fighter during childbirth

DUMAGUETE CITY: A former female fighter of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) delivered her child with the help of the Negros Oriental provincial government and the Philippine Army.

‘Ka Aubrey,’ 29, gave birth via caes…

PCO to provide free ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ digiboxes

MANILA: The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will roll out free ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ digibox units as the country transitions from analog broadcast to digital this year, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said on Sunday.

Garafil, in her me…

Government offices vulnerable to cyberattacks – NorMin cyber cop chief

CAGAYAN: The chief of the Northern Mindanao Police Regional Anti-Cybersecurity Unit (RACU-10) warned on Monday that even personnel and government offices are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

RACU-10 chief Col. Lemuel Gonda said the caution “think before y…