NATIONAL
Sen. Bong Go bats for police visibility in school campuses
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for stronger school safety measures, more visible law enforcement presence, and accessible mental health support for students following the shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte, which claimed the lives of three students. In his manifestation Go said the tragedy must not be treated only...
REGIONAL
Council to bolster mental health and school security
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is strengthening mental health services and school safety following recent violent incidents involving students in different parts of the country. Councilor Lorenzo Villafuerte, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, said the city already has programs under its Mental Health Code but needs more social...
OPINION
Leadership Accountability (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)
“You’re going to mess up. So instead of trying to be perfect, learn how to be accountable.” – Whitney Goodman Leadership and accountability must come together. Accountability is when you accept responsibility for the consequences of your actions, words, and decisions. As a leader, you must not only hold your people accountable but you are expected to exemplify...
BUSINESS
Davao City, DCWD sends aid to Socsargen and Davao Occ.
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Government dispatched relief assistance to communities severely affected by the recent earthquake in parts of Soccsksargen and the Davao Region. A total of 4,000 boxes of relief goods and 3,000 one-liter bottles of drinking water were delivered to General Santos City, several areas in Sarangani province, and Jose Abad...