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Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has directed offices and schools to support High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) students who wants to pursue public service careers.
The support includes encouragement for qualified students to apply for the Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on August 9, 2026. The Secretary also calls on the offices and schools to help the aspirants by giving them the following information:
The education department stated that students who graduated from a K-12 program can secure a first-level government eligibility after passing the Civil Service Commission examination.
“Ang direktiba ay kasunod ng opisyal na pagkilala ng Civil Service Commission sa mga nagtapos ng K to 12 para sa first-level government eligibility,” according to DepEd
The eligibility paves the way for them to pursue public service careers.
“Sa ilalim ng CSC Resolution No. 2500229, ang mga nagtapos ng SHS o K to 12 Curriculum, pati ang mga nagtapos ng kaugnay na technical-vocational programs, ay itinuturing na kwalipikado para sa first-level government positions, basta pasok sa qualification standards at iba pang legal requirement,” according to the agency
Students aged 18 and above are also encouraged to take an examination at the Professional/Subprofessional level.
“Sa pamamagitan ng DepEd Memorandum No. 32, s. 2026, hinihikayat ni Angara ang mga mag-aaral na 18 taong gulang pataas at nakatapos ng JHS o SHS na kumuha ng CSE-PPT para sa Professional at Subprofessional Levels,” the DepEd said
Secretary Angara calls to support students who want to pursue that path.
“Para sa mga gustong pumasok sa serbisyo publiko, tutulungan natin silang makapaghanda, makapag-apply, at makita na may lugar sila sa pamahalaan kung nais nilang maglingkod,” he said via DepEd’s press release
The application period is ongoing and will end on June 10, 2026.
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court grants the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) the authority to access the gadgets of Peanut Gallery Media Network na si Franco Mabanta.
NBI Director Atty. Melvin Matibag believes the authorization will be helpful to obtain the necessary information related to the alleged extortion of money from former House Speaker Representative Martin Romualdez, in exchange for withholding the publication of a video concerning flood control anomalies.
“On Friday, we received the order allowing us to have access sa mga gadgets nila, including ‘yong kay Franco Mabanta. So ‘yung cyber warrant namin na approve, ibig sabihin po nito, ‘yong telepono ni Franco Mabanta, mabubuksan na namin at legally we can obtain information, videos, pictures, text messages, text logs, lahat po,” Matibag he said
[“On Friday, we received the order allowing us to have access on their gadgets, including Franco Mabanta. So our approved cyber warrant, meaning, the telephone of Franco Mabanta, we can open it and legally we can obtain information, videos, pictures, text messages, text logs, everything.”]
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a relief order to the District Engineer and Engineer III of DPWH-Cordillera Administrative Region over the cyclist’s death in La Trinidad, Benguet.
According to DPWH, the lack of sufficient road safety signs and traffic control devices installed in the area where the cyclist fell, which cited as a cause of death.
“walang sapat na road safety signages at traffic control device tulad ng concrete barrier sa nakatiwangwang na gumuhong bahagi ng kalsada sa Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet na ikinasawi ng isang siklista matapos mahulog sa bangin,” according to the agency
[“There is insufficient road safety signage and traffic control devices, such as a concrete barrier at the exposed, collapsed portion of the road in Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet, which resulted in the death of a cyclist after he fell.”]
Secretary Dizon also issued a warning against contractors who violate safety directives.
“Nagbabala si Secretary Dizon sa lahat ng mga kontratista ng DPWH na hindi nagpapatupad ng striktong safety requirements habang may konstruksyon na awtomatiko itong mahaharap sa kanselasyon ng kontrata, blacklisting at kaukulang kasong kriminal,” based on the online-issued statement of the department
[“Secretary Dizon warns that contractors of DPWH who are not implementing strict safety requirements amid ongoing construction will automatically lead to cancellation of contract, blacklisting, and appropriate criminal charges.”]
The Social Security System (SSS) has issued an advisory regarding the nationwide Palengke Caravan, which will start from May 25, 2026.
The caravan will be conducted simultaneously, bringing different services, including:
Palengke Caravan is available until May 31, 2026.
The Commission of Elections (COMELEC) confirms that a President can nominate from the Senate or House of Representatives just in case the position for Vice President becomes vacant.
“Nakalagay po sa probisyon ng Article 7 of the constitution dahil sa impeachment ang pinag-uusapan, in case of vacancy sa posisyon na halimbawa po ay Vice President. Halimbawa, in case of vacancy, ang papalit po diyan ay pipili ang Pangulo ng isa sa mga miyembro ng senado o mababang kapulungan,” according to COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia.
This concern is linked to the question – if Vice President Sara Duterte is proven to have committed a violation, who will replace the position?
The President’s choice will be voted by the Senate and House members, according to COMELEC Chairman Garcia. Whoever secures the majority votes from the separate decisions of both chambers will assume the office.
Aside from this process, a special election is also possible. However, Garcia noted that this would require a huge amount of fund.
“Kapag nagpatawag ka nationwide kahit isang position, 19 billion po iyon na gastos,” he said
Recently, the OVP has confirmed they received the summons from the Senate impeachment court against Vice President Sara Duterte.
With reports from JP Nuñez
