Tristan Nodalo

The Department of Education will review and strengthen security measures in schools in light of the deadly shooting in a public high school in Tacloban City, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Monday, June 22.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government will continue rehabilitating damaged infrastructure and implementing long-term flood mitigation projects, with funding already earmarked under the proposed 2027 national budget.

Metro Manila, Philippines – Education Secretary Sonny Angara said bullying is among the possible motives behind the deadly shooting at a public high school in Tacloban City, as authorities continue to piece together what led to the attack.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara assured immediate assistance to victims of the deadly school shooting in Tacloban City, saying the Department of Education (DepEd) is responding to reports that at least one victim initially faced difficulties being admitted to a hospital due to a lack of deposit.

Malacañang rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's call for stronger intelligence gathering following the deadly shooting at a public high school in Tacloban City, saying students should not be treated as security threats and that such comments fail to address the root causes of the tragedy.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to proposals lowering the age of criminal responsibility following the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City, Malacañang said Tuesday, June 23, as authorities investigate how two minors carried out the attack.

International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner said former President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to personally attend the next status conference in September unless medical reasons prevent his appearance.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) raised concerns over the spread of “fake news” surrounding the crimes against humanity case of former President Rodrigo Duterte and warned lawyers involved in the proceedings against issuing public comments that could undermine the court process.

Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government's investigation on alleged anomalies in flood control projects goes beyond fugitive former Rep. Zaldy Co, as other individuals may also be involved in what officials described as a broader pattern of corruption.

Filipino travelers holding valid visas, residence permits or green cards from a number of countries will soon be eligible for visa-on-arrival entry to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Wednesday, June 24.