Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Opening of classes smooth so far, says Angara
The opening of classes for School Year 2025-2026 on Monday is smooth sailing as of now, according to Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
He said this after conducting a quick inspection at Epifanio delos Santos Elementary School in Manila.
Filipino caregiver in critical condition after air strikes in Israel — embassy
Amid the escalating tension in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and its attached agency, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), have released a list of emergency hotlines to assist Filipinos, saying they are ready to support those who may be affected.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the DMW released a list of Middle East Emergency Hotlines for immediate concerns.
Baste Duterte now PDP Laban’s acting head amid Robin Padilla leave
Sebastian “Baste” Duterte will serve as the acting head of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) Laban as Senator Robin Padilla takes leave from the party’s presidency.
According to the PDP Laban on Monday, Padilla is stepping back and will focus on his duties as a legislator in the 20th Congress.