Dev Flores

CAAP The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reiterated that pointing laser beams and high-intensity lights at aircraft is strictly prohibited.

According to CAAP, this is dangerous as it may trigger distraction, confusion, and affect the pilot’s vision, which may eventually affect the aircraft’s operations. 

Under the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations, it is not allowed to intentionally point the laser beam or any similar high-intensity light at an aircraft.

“The Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) Part 8.5.1.29 stated that “no person shall intentionally project a laser beam or direct a high-intensity light at an aircraft which can result in distraction, disruption, disorientation, and in extreme cases, incapacitation, adversely affect the ability of the flight crew to carry out their responsibilities, especially during take off and landing,” according to CAAP

Violators may face legal punishment if found guilty, in accordance with RA 9497 or Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has released the final fuel price adjustments set to take effect on June 2, 2026.

The list of rollbacks includes:

• Gasoline - ₱4.76
• Diesel - ₱9.26
• Kerosene - ₱10.86

The rollback is effective until June 8, 2026. The agency had earlier stated that the developments in peace talks between the US and Iran had a contributory factor in the price decrease or rollback.

The DOE also acknowledges the movements in the global oil market, which affect fuel prices.

“Ang mga pagbabagong ito ay nakabatay sa galaw ng pandaigdigang merkado ng langis,” the DOE said via online-isued statement

[“These adjustments reflects on the movement in the global oil market.”]

The DOE also announced a maximum price adjustment for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), which will take ₱3.41 per kilogram. The adjustment is effective for the entire month of June. 

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced the deployment of 55,507 personnel nationwide who will be on duty to intensify security in the opening of School Year 2026 to 2027.

On the data provided by the PNP, there are 28,751 personnel who will come from the PNP, 4,079 from other units, and 22,677 will serve as force multipliers.

The PNP will also deploy different units to monitor specific concerns, including:

• Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) - for monitoring of cyberbullying, misinformation, and fake news
• Highway Patrol Group (HPG) - for traffic flow and safety of students and commuters
• EOD and K9 - to monitor and stay alert to possible threats

PNP Chief PGen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. stated that the efforts of PNP are not just a presence but an assurance to ensure that the school opening is safe.

“Importante sa amin na maramdaman ng bawat magulang at estudyante na ligtas sila sa kanilang pagpasok sa eskwela. Hindi lang ito presence—this is assurance. Nandito ang PNP, kasama ang komunidad, para tiyakin na maayos at payapa ang balik-eskwela,” he said via online-issued statement

[“It’s important for us that every parent and student feel that they are safe going to their school. It’s not just a presence – this is assurance. The PNP is here, together with the community, to ensure the orderly and safe return of the classes.”]

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show-cause order (SCO) against the viral rider who performed a stunt, running a motorcycle on one wheel, on a public road.

According to the LTO, this is dangerous, noting that in a viral video, the rider is wearing only slippers and driving without astandard protective helmet; the motorcycle has no side mirrors. The office emphasized that this behavior can be considered a violation of the existing laws and regulations regarding safety on roads.

“Makikita rin sa video na hindi ito nakasuot ng standard protective motorcycle helmet habang minamaneho ang motorsiklo. Napansin din na walang side mirror ang motorsiklo at nakasuot lamang siya ng tsinelas, na pawang mga paglabag sa umiiral na mga batas at regulasyon sa kaligtasan sa kalsada,” according to LTO

[“The video shows that he’s not wearing a standard protective motorcycle helmet while riding a motorcycle. It was also observed that there is no side mirror in the motorcycle and he only wears slippers, which is all considered a violation of existing laws and regulations on road safety.”]

Aside from the SCO, the LTO has implemented a temporary measure, placing a motorcycle under alarm status, while a rider’s license is suspended for 90 days. 

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has warned the public to be cautious when looking for overseas employment on social media platforms, amid fraudulent job offers abroad.

DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac reminded applicants to verify the legitimacy of the recruitment agency when looking for a job. The legal agency must possess a valid license from the department.

Cacdac also emphasized that having a physical office, social media page, or an association with a foreigner is not enough to define the legality of an agency.

“Pinaalalahanan ni Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac ang publiko na hindi sapat na may opisina, social media page, o foreigner na kasama ang isang grupo upang masabing legal itong recruitment agency,” based on DMW’s online-issued statement

[“Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac is reminding the public that it’s not enough that it has an office, social media page, or has a presence of foreigner in a group to say that the recruitment agency is legal.”]

The DMW advised applicants to carefully check all necessary documents and to always ask for official receipts for every transaction.