Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD
Obtenga acceso ilimitado a más de 9000 revistas, periódicos e historias Premium por solo
BBM leads nationwide Brigada Eskwela kickoff
The Philippine Star
|June 10, 2025
President Marcos yesterday led the nationwide kickoff of Brigada Eskwela to prepare for the opening of school year 2025-2026.
Communities and parents are expected to help teachers and school officials prepare for the start of classes, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said in a chance interview as he and the President oversaw activities at the Barihan Elementary School in Malolos, Bulacan.
"President Marcos chose this school as he wants to know the real conditions of our schools and those who really need help," Angara said.
"Before his arrival, we started fixing the internet connection as this is one of the needs here. There were donations from the private sector. The internet connection is from Starlink," he added.
While the Department of Education has no funding for the procurement of lots for the construction of classrooms for Barihan Elementary School, Angara said the government is ready to fund it once local officials identify available space.
A normal rainy season is expected on June 16 when classes start, he noted.
Esta historia es de la edición June 10, 2025 de The Philippine Star.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE The Philippine Star
The Philippine Star
89% of Pinoys entering new year with hope, lowest since 2009 - SWS
Although still a majority, the number of Filipinos who entered the new year with hope has dropped to its lowest since 2009, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
1 min
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Pagasa bares new roster of cyclone names
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will use a new roster of tropical cyclone names for 2026, as it reported the prevailing weather systems and a possibility of one tropical cyclone developing or entering the Philippine area of responsibility this month.
1 min
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
New Year in Metro peaceful - NCRPO
New Year celebrations in Metro Manila have been peaceful, according to the National Capital Region Police Office.
1 min
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
PCG challenges China ship off Cagayan
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed an aircraft on Tuesday to challenge a Chinese research ship that serves as a base for submersible vessels after it was spotted about 19 nautical miles off Cagayan province.
2 mins
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Alert level 2 raised in Mayon
State volcanologists yesterday raised the alert level of Mayon Volcano in Albay from 1 to 2 due to a sustained increase in rockfall events over the past two months.
1 mins
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Gov't borrowings surge 75% in Nov
The national government's borrowings surged by 75 percent year-on-year in November 2025, with data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showing a higher domestic debt than foreign exchange-dependent credit.
1 mins
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
BBM calls for unity, direction in 2026
President Marcos yesterday called on Filipinos to face 2026 with a clear direction as he echoed his call for unity to achieve a more humane country.
1 mins
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
Fireworks-related injuries at 235
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 200 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI), a day after the New Year's Eve revelry.
3 mins
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
'No irregularity in P2 M issued to Leviste'
There was nothing irregular about the issuance of P2-million checks supposedly as Christmas bonus to congressmen including Rep. Leandro Leviste, contrary to what the Batangas lawmaker has implied, Palawan 2nd district Rep. Jose Alvarez said yesterday.
3 mins
January 02, 2026
The Philippine Star
DOT gets flak after Frasco lands on magazine cover
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is in hot water again, this time after an advertising and production executive took a swipe at a magazine that prominently featured Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on its cover.
1 min
January 02, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size