Education Secretary Sonny Angara is calling on families to take a more active role in protecting learners from school threats and violence, as the Department of Education (DepEd) strengthens programs that empower parents and guardians as partners in learner protection, values formation, and anti-bullying efforts. To reinforce this front-line defense, DepEd is expanding its Kaagapay Program under DepEd Memorandum No. 002, s. 2026, while integrating it with the Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) Program established under Republic Act No. 11908. “Hindi natin kayang solusyunan ang karahasan sa mga paaralan kung sa loob lang ng classroom tayo kumikilos. Ang tahanan ang ating…
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The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed all public schools nationwide to intensify dengue and leptospirosis prevention, monitoring, and reporting measures amid increased risks of seasonal vector- and water-borne diseases following heavy habagat rains and tropical cyclones. Through dual advisories, DepEd instructed school heads, health personnel, and staff to strengthen sanitation, health monitoring, early detection, and reporting of dengue and leptospirosis cases across public basic education institutions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize the safety and well-being of learners and personnel during health and environmental emergencies. “Katulad ng palaging paalala ng ating Pangulong…
Set to carry the Philippine flag in Thailand on November 14 “Sobra-Sobra,” a powerful anthem celebrating women’s empowerment composed by Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides and performed by CARMELLE, has been named the Philippines’ official entry to the inaugural “Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.” CARMELLE, who first gained recognition after winning “Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown,” emerged as the winner of the “Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Philippine Selection Night” held August 30 at the New Frontier Theatre. She will represent the Philippines at the competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 14. Finishing second was “Broken Beyond Repair,”…
Prime Video is set to premiere “The Love Hypothesis,” the highly anticipated romantic comedy based on Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times best-selling novel, on September 23 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The film follows Olive (Lili Reinhart), a brilliant Ph.D. candidate determined to build a future in academia. When she discovers that her best friend Ahn (Rachel Marsh) has fallen for her crush Jeremy (Nicholas Duvernay), Olive impulsively kisses intimidating professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman) to convince her friend—and herself—that she has moved on. What begins as an impulsive act soon develops into…
From calling each other “twins” during their Pinoy Big Brother days to becoming siblings on screen, Esnyr Ranollo and Bianca De Vera are taking their friendship to a new level in ABS-CBN Studios and iWant’s upcoming vertical microdrama “Half Sisters.” Esnyr and Bianca portray half-siblings Ramon and Emily in the comedy series, with Brent Manalo joining the cast in a still-mysterious role. A recently released look test offers a first glimpse of the series, featuring Esnyr’s Ramon alongside Brent. While Brent’s character remains under wraps, the preview hints at the fun, surprises, and unexpected situations that await the characters. The…
Award-winning short film “Sa Pwesto ni Pistong” (The Barber’s Chair) continues its successful festival run after earning an official selection at the Diwa Filipino Film Festival, which will take place in Seattle this October. Directed by Vincent Joseph “VinJo” Entuna, the film will headline Shorts Program 5: The Struggle Continues, a program that explores the continuing fight for fundamental rights, dignity, and social justice. Set during a turbulent period in Philippine history, the historical drama follows Pistong, a humble barber whose shop becomes a meeting place for a diverse group of clients, including a powerful hacendero and an idealistic young…
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) film alumna Diana Galang emerged as the top winner in the Narrative Category of the 38th Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Gawad Alternatibo, themed “Pag-aninag” (Reflecting the Light). Galang won for her 15-minute short film “City’s Laundry and Taxes,” a crime drama and coming-of-age story set in a small town outside Manila in 2017. The film follows Miko (Louise Abuel), a teenager who helps his mother (Mylene Dizon) run their neighborhood laundromat, until his ordinary routine is disrupted when he discovers the school ID of a missing classmate hidden among a police…
Three of Asia’s most exciting new-generation girl groups are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind live music experience as Japan’s HANA, Thailand’s 4EVE, and the Philippines’ BINI headline “ASIA POP GIRL FEST 2027.” The three groups will bring their distinct sounds, styles, and performances to audiences across Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines in a special series of three-act shows, marking a cross-border collaboration connecting three of Asia’s dynamic pop music scenes. Representing Japan, HANA is a seven-member girl group produced by Chanmina, composed of CHIKA, NAOKO, JISOO, YURI, MOMOKA, KOHARU, and MAHINA. The group has been gaining attention for its powerful…
Following its completion of all 105 target textbook title procurements for 2026, the Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening its Learning Resource Management and Information System (LRMIS) to improve the tracking of textbooks and teachers’ manuals at the school level. DepEd said it has secured all 105 approved textbook titles for public elementary and secondary schools, covering the successive phases of curriculum implementation from 2024 to 2026. The procurement milestone addresses long-standing bottlenecks identified by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which noted that DepEd procured only 27 of 88 required titles from 2014 to 2023. With the…
The University of the East College of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design (UE CFAD) has unveiled the third installment of its ongoing Sangang-Daan Community Exhibition Series, featuring an art showcase that celebrates the culture, heritage, and everyday life of Valenzuela City. Titled Buhay at Sining, the exhibition is presented at the Chua King Ha Galleries and features works by the artist-led collective Arte Valenzuelano. The show explores community identity and local heritage through a diverse collection inspired by the experiences, landscapes, traditions, and stories of Valenzuela and its surrounding communities. Translating to Life and Art, Buhay at Sining transforms the…