Media and Society

A tiny plant, a century-long mystery: Rare liverwort resurfaces in Davao del Sur

DAVAO CITY  (August 24)  — It may be small enough to escape an ordinary hiker’s notice, but a rare liverwort found on a mountain in Davao del Sur has...

Mental health groups urge DepEd to defer active-shooter school drills

MANILA  (August 24)  — Mental health experts are urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to defer its planned...

After the quake, Jose Abad Santos families begin rebuilding lives

DAVAO OCCIDENTAL  (August 24)  — Relief may keep families alive after a disaster, but rebuilding a home, restoring...

DSWD on standby as new cyclone tests disaster readiness

MANILA  (August 24)  — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has shifted to a blue alert...

For 49 Cotabato pupils, clearer vision means a better shot at learning

COTABATO CITY (August 24) — For 49 elementary pupils in Libungan, Cotabato, seeing the blackboard clearly may now...
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PTFoMS pushes media safety drive as BARMM, local polls near

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 21)  — With two major elections looming, the government’s media security task force is stepping up efforts to keep...

P9.75-billion free college fund raises question: Can ‘free’ education stay financially sustainable?

MANILA (August 17)  — The government's release of P9.75 billion for free higher education offers much-needed relief to state universities and colleges (SUCs), but...

Palace Spokesperson’s Criticism of News5 Reporter Sparks Press Freedom Discussion

DAVAO CITY (August 8)— A social media exchange between Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro and News5 reporter Bryll...

PNP steps up hunt for gun-for-hire groups, illegal gun dealers

MANILA (August 4)  — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up intelligence and investigative operations against gun-for-hire groups and unlicensed firearms dealers as...

Under-15 vloggers, child influencers now face DOLE work permit rules

DAVAO CITY (August 3) — Children below 15 who appear in vlogs, livestreams, digital advertisements and other online content may not simply be treated...

DOLE: Work Permit Required for Children Under 15 Appearing in TV, Social Media Content

MANILA (August 2) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employers, advertisers, content creators, and parents that children below 15 years...
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