Windows26: China ships ram, tow PH vessels at Ayungin

June 18, 2024

Hello, reader! This Tuesday, we're featuring China's latest aggressive actions against PH vessels at Ayungin, the Inquirer as the most trusted broadsheet, and DepEd's new mental health learning model.

China ships ram, tow PH vessels at Ayungin

Chinese ships rammed and towed Philippine vessels on a rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Monday, causing damage and endangering the lives of Filipino sailors, Philippine officials said.

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SIM registration 'not silver bullet' vs text scams – NTC

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) admits that text scams have continued to victimize Filipinos despite mandatory SIM card registration, but it says the law is "not a silver bullet against messaging scams."

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Inquirer most trusted broadsheet, Digital News Report 2024 shows

The Philippine Daily Inquirer has emerged as the most popular and trusted broadsheet brand both in print and online, according to the Digital News Report 2024 of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

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21 Pinoy seafarers back in Manila, recall ordeal

A boat carrying bombs and two dummies caused a powerful explosion that damaged the bulk carrier M/V Tutor as it was sailing on June 12 in the "war-like zone" in the Red Sea, near the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, according to its Filipino ship captain.

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DepEd eyes new learning model to boost mental health program

The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking into enhancing its mental health programs in the K-12 curriculum by integrating a learning model on emotional and social competencies that Filipino students need before they join the workforce.

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EDITORIAL: Senate: Watchdog under watch

For an institution that takes pride in being the watchdog of taxpayer money, it must be mortifying to the Senate to get a taste of its own medicine as it comes under scrutiny over the ballooning price of its future home.

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