DepEd: New public schools must be PWD-accessible, disaster-resilient

Inquirer.net - Sep 29, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — New building standards issued by Education Secretary Sonny Angara require new public schools to be disaster-resilient and accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), among other things. The new requirements are set in DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, which establishes the Enhanced Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications (MPSS) for public basic education

Read full article

More News

Poa belies Panelo claim on ‘farce’ Senate impeachment court ruling

Sep 29, 2026

Poa belies Panelo claim on ‘farce’ Senate impeachment court ruling

MANILA, Philippines — Defense counsel spokesperson Michael Poa on Tuesday belied claims made by fellow spokesperson Atty. Paolo Panelo Jr. that he supposedly agreed with him that the Senate impeachment court’s ruling modifying the two-thirds conviction threshold against Vice President Sara Duterte was “just a farce.” Poa was referring to the remarks made by Panelo

Sandiganbayan keeps Bonoan as accused in remaining graft case

Sep 29, 2026

Sandiganbayan keeps Bonoan as accused in remaining graft case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan will remain an accused before the Sandiganbayan Second Division after it affirmed its ruling to deny the prosecution’s bid to discharge him from his remaining graft case. Bonoan’s graft case in this court division stemmed from his alleged conspiracy with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada to

P20.4-M ‘shabu’ netted off Tawi-Tawi waters

Sep 29, 2026

P20.4-M ‘shabu’ netted off Tawi-Tawi waters

COTABATO CITY — Anti-narcotics agents, backed by Philippine Marines and police, seized over P20.4 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in the seas off Tawi-Tawi on Monday, an official said. Abraham “Datu” Kalim, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) Tawi-Tawi provincial officer, said that an

Mindoro students develop smart tool for power utility

Sep 29, 2026

Mindoro students develop smart tool for power utility

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A new mobile application developed by information technology students from Mindoro State University (MinSU) is poised to make transactions and information access easier for member-consumer-owners of the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ORMECO).  Developed by third-year students Marc Jimbell M. Cabatay, Monica C. Bacay, and Neil M. Arguelles, who are

19 contracts in 5 years? Gatchalian questions GenCorp-Davao City deals

Sep 29, 2026

19 contracts in 5 years? Gatchalian questions GenCorp-Davao City deals

MANILA, Philippines — Why did a food catering company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte keep winning all 19 contracts in Davao City? Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian repeatedly raised this question when Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte testified as a hostile witness in his sister’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, Sept. 29. READ: Impeachment court

Marcos hails Metrobank's outstanding Filipinos

Sep 29, 2026

Marcos hails Metrobank's outstanding Filipinos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honored on Tuesday the 10 recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award, urging them to keep on inspiring and setting a good example in their respective fields.

Baste Duterte urged to summon chief of staff, probe into GenCorp deals

Sep 29, 2026

Baste Duterte urged to summon chief of staff, probe into GenCorp deals

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday told Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte to personally look into his own chief-of-staff, as well as the local government’s deals with GenCorp Industries Inc., which is said to be linked to his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte. This is after the Davao City mayor admitted during

50 fiberglass motorboats handed to Dinagat Islands fisherfolk

Sep 29, 2026

50 fiberglass motorboats handed to Dinagat Islands fisherfolk

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Fifty fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) motorized boats were turned over to fisherfolk beneficiaries in Dinagat Islands as part of the province’s 20th founding anniversary celebration on Monday, its Public Information Office reported. The boats were distributed under the “Bangka Ko, Gawa Ko” Project, implemented by the Bureau of Fisheries and

It's Showtime: Jhong Hilario, maalam sa BEKI WORLD! (September 29, 2026) (Part 2/4)

Sep 29, 2026

It's Showtime: Jhong Hilario, maalam sa BEKI WORLD! (September 29, 2026) (Part 2/4)

Aired (September 29, 2026): Bongga ang kaalaman ni Jhong Hilario tungkol sa kabaklaan! Pero teka, saan niya nga ba natutunan ang mga kaalamang ito? Panoorin ang kanyang nakakatuwang sagot! #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso For more It's Showtime Full Episodes, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrakU2JwoFw3adIp9xuXSs8K ENDSCREEN LINKS:

It's Showtime: John Rex, CERTIFIED UMASA dahil sa pag-ibig?! (Sept. 29,2026)(Part 1/4)

Sep 29, 2026

It's Showtime: John Rex, CERTIFIED UMASA dahil sa pag-ibig?! (Sept. 29,2026)(Part 1/4)

Aired (September 29, 2026): Pinaasa ba si John Rex, o siya ang umasa? Alamin ang nakakakilig at nakakabitin niyang hugot tungkol sa pag-ibig sa 'It's Showtime'! #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso For more It's Showtime Full Episodes, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrakU2JwoFw3adIp9xuXSs8K ENDSCREEN LINKS:

It's Showtime: Full Episode (September 29, 2026)

Sep 29, 2026

It's Showtime: Full Episode (September 29, 2026)

Aired (September 29, 2026): HAPPY TUESDAY, MADLANG PIPOL! Tara na't maki-abang sa plot twist na naghihintay sa masuwerteng manlalaro mula sa lungsod ng Antipolo na maaaring mag-uwi ng tumataginting na P400,000 jackPOT prize sa 'Laro, Laro, Pick'! Bukod dito, sino kaya sa ating mga bagong kandidata mula sa tatlong lungsod ng Metro Manila ang mag-uuwi rin ng korona sa 'Miss Q&A'?! Ang lahat ng 'yan, dito lang sa 'It's Showtime'! #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso For more It's Showtime Full Episodes, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrZ9gCKGhm0ry4vZzXuf6_Q0 ENDSCREEN LINKS:

‘Artesanias de Iloilo’ trade fair hopes to connect Iloilo products to big markets 

Sep 29, 2026

‘Artesanias de Iloilo’ trade fair hopes to connect Iloilo products to big markets 

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo kicked off its 6th Artesanias de Iloilo trade fair, serving as a venue for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The event is meant to connect producers with local consumers and bigger markets. DTI-Iloilo Director Dorita Chavez, in her message during the opening ceremony on

Recommended