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Under the new initiative of the Department of Education (DepEd), active shooter drills have been launched to prepare students, teachers, and staff for such situations.

According to Education Secretary Sonny Angara, this type of incident highlights the importance of awareness and rapid response, as these events happen very quickly. The agency admitted that despite bag inspections, utilizing metal detectors, and deployment of security guards in schools, weapons can still be snuck and concealed. Thus, there is a need to find more creative ways to strengthen security.

Following the kickoff at Manila Science High School, the active shooter drill is expected to be integrated into the quarterly emergency drills conducted in schools, alongside earthquake and fire drills.

In the coming days, DepEd targets to roll out this kind of preparations in schools nationwide.

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Nearly half of the Filipinos are in favor of the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to defend the West Philippine Sea. Based on the second quarter 2026 SWS survey, 45% of respondents said that the government should continue the modernization of the AFP and PCG to effectively defend the maritime rights of the Philippines.

Support was highest in Luzon at 47%, followed by the National Capital Region (NCR) at 46%. The Visayas garnered 44% support, while Mindanao stood at 39%.

Meanwhile, 33%  said that the government should also strengthen ties with allied nations through maritime cooperation and military exercises, while 22% favor expanding defense and security agreements with countries that share the same goal of maintaining peace and security in the region.

According to Stratbase Institute, the survey results show that Filipinos understand the importance of having a modern and well-equipped AFP and PCG to protect the country’s sovereignty and rights in the West Philippine Sea.

The survey was released following a proposal to increase the country’s defense spending to further boost the Philippines’ capabilities amid challenges in the West Philippine Sea.

It was conducted from June 20 to 29, 2026, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adult Filipinos nationwide. It has a plus-minus 3% margin of error at the national level and a 95% confidence level.

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Following the announcement by NBI Director Melvin Matibag of an investigation regarding the alleged anomalies in the 2019 SEA Games, Senator-judges Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, and Robinhood Padilla expressed dismay over the matter.

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said that if Matibag wants to investigate, then he should go ahead. However, he stressed that Matibag shouldn’t have to involve the organizing committee, of which he was the chairman.. Cayetano also believes that no anomaly happened at that moment.

“If they want to investigate, go ahead; but by mentioning the organizing committee of the SEA Games, ako po chairman non, at paninindigan ko po na napakaganda nung nangyari doon at kung may anomalya, ako unang magagalit,” he said

“In fact, I had to resign from the DFA because I was running for congressman during that time. So, don sa sinasabi ni Director Matibag na may congressional insertion to fund it, it's definitely not me. Because how could a non-member of the Senate or a non-member of the House insert anything?” he said

Cayetano also believes that it was just a marites accusation.

“So that's the same thing he announced yesterday, a marites accusation towards me that affects this court because I am now a senator judge,” he said

He also believes that this could be an attempt to allegedly chip away the number of sitting senators.

“Binabawasan talaga kami, iniisa-isa, even yung mga vlogger na malapit sa administrasyon, sabi, “two down, three down, may kasunod na”, diba?” he said

Senator-judge Robinhood Padilla also questions the complaints against the Senators.

“Hindi ko po alam kung ito ba ay eksakto lang na nangyayari o ito po ba ay sinasadya katulad po ng pagkakakulong ng ating dalawang Senator-judge na si Senator Jinggoy Estrada at si Senator Rodante Marcoleta,” he said

Senator-judge Pia Cayetano also expressed dismay over the SEA Games allegations and questioned the alleged intimidation of Matibag to the Senator-judges, as he is one of the witnesses to stand in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

“As Senator Allan said, he could do it quietly. Go ahead. Pero anong purpose niya, nagyayabang siya? What's the purpose? Is he trying to intimidate us, not to ask him tough questions when he is our resource person next week? I do not know. But those statements, those actions are not acceptable, possibly contemptable,” she said

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is currently investigating the allocation and release process of funds for the sports complex constructed at the New Clark City in the province of Tarlac.

According to NBI Director Melvin Matibag, they discovered that the funds used to build the facility allegedly came from the budget insertions. The NBI chief added that he discovered the information regarding the establishment when they visited the proposed NBI Academy site in Tarlac.

“Well nakarating sa amin. May titingnan kami rito. May kailangan kaming imbestigahan dahil nakarating kami rito. Bilyon-bilyon pala 'yung pumasok dito na pera na unliquidated at merong private company rito na na-involve na binayaran ng 10 billion,” he said

Aside from the sports complex, the NBI is also investigating the issue regarding the alleged P50 million cauldron, which is lit to signal the start of major Olympic-style events.

“Iba pa yun yung sa cauldron na kaso I think it's an ongoing pero sisilipin na rin namin,” he said

However, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that there is no issue with the cauldron because that was funded by the private sector and no public money was used to establish the structure.

“It was paid by the private sector. There was no public money used, and it was designed by the firm of a national artist,” he said

The sports complex was utilized in 2019 when the Philippines hosted the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

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