In a rare school shooting in the central Philippines, two teenage boys allegedly entered San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday morning and opened fire in a classroom, killing three students and wounding at least seven others. Police quickly arrested the 14- and 15-year-old suspects. Authorities are investigating a reported bullying-related grudge. The firearms — a 9mm Glock and a .38 revolver — reportedly belonged to a relative of one suspect.
Year: 2026
Got Old Tax Penalties or “Stop-Filer” Stress? The BIR Launched a One-Time Tax Abatement Program to Completely Erase Them.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, giving small businesses and stop-filers until Dec. 31, 2026, to settle delinquent accounts and clear their records. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to simplify compliance and encourage voluntary tax payments.
‘Bullied Since Grade 7’: Investigators Probe Troubled Past of Teens Behind Deadly Tacloban School Shooting That Killed 3
A rare US-style school shooting in Tacloban City left three students dead and seven injured, prompting investigators to examine whether years of bullying experienced by the two teenage suspects played a role in one of the deadliest campus attacks in recent Philippine history.
Fees Worth Billions Exit, Clean Power Never Arrives: A Tale of Zamsureco II Power Woes
For over six years, ZAMSURECO II has operated under National Electrification Administration supervision after its board was deactivated. Despite consumer payments into the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) for renewables, reliable power and clean energy projects remain elusive in Zamboanga Sibugay’s rural communities.
On His Way to Celebrate Mass, a Young Priest Dies in a Panabo Road Crash
Fr. Francis Panistan Cadagdagon, CSCh, 38, a member of the Cavanis congregation, died in a road accident in Panabo City on June 18 while traveling to Davao City to celebrate Mass. Ordained less than two years ago, the young priest’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief and prayers from the Catholic community across Mindanao.
No More Begging for ‘Guarantee Letters’ to Pay Hospital Bills. What Every Poor Patient Needs to Know.
For generations, poor Filipinos had to beg politicians for “guarantee letters” to cover hospital bills. That era is ending. Under the 2026 national budget, indigent patients can now go straight to hospital social workers for assistance without political approval.
From Moral Governance to a Stronger Bangsamoro: Can Macacua Deliver Stability Before BARMM’s Historic Parliamentary Elections?
With parliamentary elections just months away, BARMM’s Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua is steering the region toward greater stability, doubling down on moral governance while advancing education, infrastructure, and investment initiatives under the new “Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro” framework.
“Why Must We Leave Home to Become Seafarers?” Tawi-Tawi Pushes for Its First Maritime School
Lawmakers, local officials and business leaders in Tawi-Tawi are backing a proposal to establish the province’s first maritime school, saying it would spare students from relocating to distant cities and expand educational opportunities in one of the country’s most remote island provinces.
What Small Nations Might Learn From the Standoff Between Iran and the United States
From Tehran to Manila, governments are studying Iran’s standoff with the United States. The country preserved its regime and sovereignty — yet the human and economic toll raises questions about whether defiance is a viable model for smaller nations.
A Couple Went Into the Forest for Firewood. One Came Home Dead After Soldiers Mistook Them for Communist Rebels.
The Philippine Army has acknowledged a possible case of mistaken identity after soldiers fatally shot a woman and wounded her husband during a patrol operation in Bukidnon. The couple, later identified as local residents gathering firewood, had reportedly been mistaken for communist rebels in an area under heightened military alert.
The ₱30-Million Road Project That Could Change the Future of Two Farming Villages
For farmers in Serongan and Pangandao, the journey from field to market has long meant higher costs and lost opportunities. The ₱30-million farm-to-market road project in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, promises to change that by improving access to trading centers, increasing incomes and strengthening rural communities. More than infrastructure, it could become a pathway out of poverty for agrarian reform beneficiaries.
Zamboanga del Sur Town’s Bold New Gambit: Can a Modern Public Market Spark a Rural Economic Revolution?
The Municipality of Molave has inaugurated its new public market, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen local commerce, create opportunities for entrepreneurs, improve public services, and support the town’s growing economy. Local and national officials hailed the facility as a symbol of Molave’s commitment to modernization and inclusive prosperity.