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04/10/2026

The reminder followed the signing of Republic Act 12326 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on September 24, 2026. The law was published the following day and took effect immediately, moving the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to the second Monday of November 2028 and setting five-year terms for barangay and SK officials.

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 30)  — The five-year term granted to barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials does not shield them from

04/10/2026

Education Secretary Sonny Angara issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, adopting enhanced minimum performance standards and specifications for DepEd school infrastructure and school furniture. The policy covers new school infrastructure and covered furniture procurement, rather than imposing an across-the-board retrofit requirement on existing schools.

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MANILA (September 30)  — New public school buildings and covered school-furniture procurements must meet enhanced accessibility, safety and

04/10/2026

The warning came as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) implemented provisional fare increases Monday, September 28, for public utility jeepneys (PUJs), public utility buses (PUBs), taxis and transport network vehicle services (TNVS).

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Some transport operators warn they could pull up to half of their daily operating units if fuel costs keep rising DAVAO CITY (September 30)  — Rising

04/10/2026

CCC Commissioner Albert dela Cruz said schools could consider holding classes from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., avoiding outdoor exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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MANILA (September 30) — Schools, government offices and outdoor workplaces may have to start earlier as the country prepares for the expected impacts of

04/10/2026

The challenge to Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 86 was filed before the Supreme Court in February 2026, with petitioners seeking to nullify the districting law and asking the Court to issue injunctive relief. The latest action came as supporters of the Save Bangsamoro Movement rallied to reiterate their objections to the law.

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COTABATO CITY (September 30)  — A Bangsamoro civic group returned to the Supreme Court on Monday to press a petition challenging the law that created

04/10/2026

🎄✨ 83 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS! ✨🎄

The Christmas countdown continues! 🎅🎁❤️

83 days to go until Christmas Day! 🎄🥰

🎄❤️

03/10/2026

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this blessed Sunday and for the gift of another week. Renew my spirit and strengthen my faith. Help me surrender my worries to You and trust that You are always working for my good.
May I enter the coming week with a peaceful heart, renewed strength, and confidence in Your guidance.
Thank You for never leaving me. May Your love and grace be with me always.
Amen. 🙏

03/10/2026

Basilan is putting contractors on the clock as it rolls out 20 infrastructure projects under its P600-million regular public works program, tightening safeguards against delays and stalled construction.

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LAMITAN CITY (October 2) — Basilan is putting contractors on the clock as it rolls out 20 infrastructure projects under its P600-million regular public

03/10/2026

The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) is claiming it has secured enough support to form a majority in the first elected Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), setting the stage for a possible BFP-led regional government.

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COTABATO CITY (October 2) — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) is claiming it has secured enough support to form a majority in the first elected

03/10/2026

A young South Philippine Hawk-Eagle and a Philippine long-tailed macaque have found their way back to the forest after being rescued, assessed and released in Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte.

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ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 2) — A young South Philippine Hawk-Eagle and a Philippine long-tailed macaque have found their way back to the forest after being