Legarda bats for integration of culture into gen-ed subjects

MANILA: Integrating arts and culture into general education subjects will enhance student engagement, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said Thursday.

The abundance of local references, Legarda said, can simplify learning and make lessons re…

Quiboloy still in PH; hold departure order requested – DOJ

MANILA: The Department of Justice (DOJ) believes embattled pastor Apollo Quiboloy is still in the Philippines.

Speaking at a Palace press briefing Thursday, DOJ Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Mico Clavano said they have received information ind…

Gov’t execs, employees liable for coordinating with ICC – DOJ

MANILA: Government officials and employees who will coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) or participate in its investigation in the Philippines may be held liable, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.

In a Palace press bri…

BI, CHED urged to probe alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

MANILA: Senator Francis Escudero on Thursday asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny of foreigners entering the country, following reports of Chinese students in Cagayan allegedly “acting as spies” and engaging in “degree for sa…

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1

BUTUAN CITY: The Department of Labor and Employment in the Caraga Region (DOLE-13) on Thursday announced a PHP15 daily minimum wage increase in the private sector on May 1, coinciding with the Labor Day celebration.

DOLE-13 Director Joffrey Suyao, co…

Contribute to environmental protection efforts, DILG chief urges youth

MANILA: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. called on Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials and the youth sector to contribute to the government’s environmental protection and conservation efforts.

Abalo…

2 NPA remnants arrested, firearms seized in northern Negros

BACOLOD CITY: A joint military and police team arrested two suspected remnants of the dismantled Northern Negros Front (NFF) of the New People’s Army (NPA) in a remote area of Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental on Thursday morning.

They were f…