Dev Flores

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is urging the public to use the 911 hotline responsibly. The appeal was made following the reports where the PNP receives prank calls through the emergency number.

According to PNP Chief PBGen. Jose Melecio Nartatez Jr., repeated prank calls could automatically block their number from the system, preventing them from accessing the emergency hotline once they legitimately need help.

“Don sa sistema na yan ay kapag tumawag ka, 3 beses – prank call, iba-block ka na don. At by that time na kailangan mo na ng totoong pangangailangan, naka-block ka na. Sorry,” he said

[“Under that system, if you call three times – a prank call, you’ll be blocked. And by the time you have real necessity, you are already blocked. Sorry.”]

The PNP also emphasized refraining from making prank calls so that the responders can focus on those who really need help.

The Teacher Education Council (TEC) and Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED-UniFAST) have partnered through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 3, 2026, for launching the Teacher Education Scholarship Program (TESP), which allocates ₱103.2 million in financial assistance for the School Year 2026 to 2027 for aspiring teachers.

Up to 720 students are expected to benefit from the financial assistance to pursue degrees related to education.

DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara considers the scholarship as a good investment for future educators.

“A scholarship for a future teacher is one of the highest-return investments a country can make. One teacher can influence hundreds of learners throughout a career. The impact multiplies across generations,” he said

According to DepEd, the TESP is the initiative of  TEC under RA 11713 or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act, wherein Angara is one of the co-authors.

“Isa si Angara sa mga naging co-author ng panukalang batas noong siya ay nasa Senado pa bago ito tuluyang naging batas noong Abril 2022,” the DepEd said

[“Angara is one of the co-authors of the bill when he was in the Senate before enacted as law in April 2022.”]

DepEd also clarified that the initial phase of the scholarship program will prioritize three key specializations: Early Childhood Education, Values Education, and Special Needs Education.

The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP CIDG) explains why former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Manuel Bonoan didn’t attend his scheduled arraignment in Sandiganbayan on June 4, 2026.

CIDG National Capital Region Chief, Police Colonel (PCol.) John Guiagui explains that the health condition of Bonoan is still not good, and he also didn’t obtain a medical clearance from the hospital to go to Sandiganbayan. 

However, Guiagui noted that they had already said to the Sandiganbayan 5th Division that Bonoan would not be able to attend due to medical reasons.

Guiagui added that aside from hypertension, Bonoan is also dealing with a heart condition.

A 21-year-old college student, Mark Joseph Duque has filed an ethics complaint against Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and former majority bloc members due to a three-day absence from the senate sessions. 

According to a complainant, political conflict should not affect their duties amidst a crisis.

“Unang-una po, hindi dapat inuuna ang pulitika sa panahon ngayon na nagtataasan ang presyo ng langis at pangalawa po, dapat isinasantabi ang mga galit at sarili po nilang hidwaan,” he said

[“First of all, politics should not be prioritized at a time when oil prices are rising, and second, they should set aside their anger and personal conflicts.”]

Duque added that their absences could be considered a negligence of duty.

“Halata naman po ba negligence of duty po yong ginagawa nila kasi unang-una po sa lahat, hindi sila nag-convene na dapat ay trabaho ng mga kongresista at mga senador. 

[“It’s obvious that what they did was a negligence of duty because, first and foremost, they didn’t convene, which is a part of their job as lawmakers and senators.”]

The House of Representatives recognizes the new Senate leadership under acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, according to Lead Public Prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro.

“Ni-recognize na po ng House of Representatives ang bagong liderato ng Senado, that is through the acting Senate President Sen. Win Gatchalian,” she said

[“The House of Representatives has recognized the new Senate leadership, and that is through the acting Senate President Sen. Win Gatchalian.”]

Luistro also noted that the House prosecution panel aligns with the lower house in acknowledging the new leadership.

“The House prosecution panel is representing the institution, the House of Representatives. I think it is logical that we follow the position of the House of Representatives,” she said

“Ni-recognize na rin ng Palasyo, which represents the executive branch, ang bagong leadership ng Senado,” she added

[“The Palace, which represents the executive branch, also recognizes the new Senate leadership.”]

Regarding the impeachment trial, Luistro stated that it would be better for the new leadership to study the next steps in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Earlier, the Senate had already convened as an impeachment court, but due to a change of leadership, the Presiding Officer will also be replaced by acting Senate President Win Gatchalian.

“Siguro, mas maganda, pag-aralan muna ng bagong leadership kung kailangan pang magkaroon ulit ng oath-taking ang mga Senator judges because we will remember, nag-convene na sila, nag-oath taking na rin,”

[“Maybe it would be better for the new leadership to first study whether the senator-judges need to take their oaths again, because remember, they have already convened and taken their oaths.”]

Luistro also emphasized that the trial should not be compromised by the ongoing issues between the Senate’s majority and minority bloc.

“We do not want to compromise the impeachment trial to the issues on leadership that is happening in the Senate,” she said

Senator Sherwin Gatchialian assures that the conflict won’t affect the impeachment and said that they will take an oath once the trial begins.