Merlina Hernando-Malipot

5 days ago | mb.com.ph | Merlina Hernando-Malipot

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, May 10, announced that a combination of easterlies and a frontal system will bring rain showers and thunderstorms to parts of the Philippines this weekend. MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE However, PAGASA also warned that 31 areas across the country may experience “dangerous” levels of the heat index, posing health risks to the public.

5 days ago | mb.com.ph | Merlina Hernando-Malipot

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Saturday, May 10, expressed support for a resolution issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), which it views as confirmation of its compliance with legal standards in the allocation of Tuition Fee Increase (TFI) funds.

6 days ago | mb.com.ph | Merlina Hernando-Malipot

In a landmark move poised to expand career opportunities for young Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 9, welcomed the government's decision to allow senior high school (SHS) graduates to qualify for select government positions. Senior High School students taking Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track. (DepEd file photo) “For years, our SHS students have been trained to be work-ready, but policy gaps have kept them from entering the public sector.

6 days ago | mb.com.ph | Merlina Hernando-Malipot

As the country prepares for the national and local polls set for next week, TDC and LENTE announced on Friday, May 9, that they have reestablished their election monitoring center to assist public school teachers serving as poll workers across the country. The Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) and the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) have revived their joint Election Command Post to protect and support teachers’ rights during the nationwide May 2025 elections.

6 days ago | mb.com.ph | Merlina Hernando-Malipot

In preparation for possible health emergencies related to the 2025 national and local elections, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday, May 9, that its Central Office will be placed under Code White Alert next week. DOH / MB Visual Content Group From May 11 to 14, the DOH said its Central Office will be on Code White Alert status, which means that all medical personnel, including general and specialized health teams, will be on standby for immediate mobilization.