Tacloban Starts Tightening School Security After San Jose Campus Shooting
• Tacloban City boosts security at San Jose NHS after the fatal shooting; DepEd plans to expand measures to all 60 public schools before July 6 resumption.
• Tacloban City boosts security at San Jose NHS after the fatal shooting; DepEd plans to expand measures to all 60 public schools before July 6 resumption.
• DepEd Tacloban reminds schools to regulate cellphone use in classrooms under DepEd Order No. 006, s. 2026. The policy is not a total ban but aims to reduce distractions and cheating.
• Government pursues Eastern Visayas peace through Whole-of-Nation approach, aiding former rebels with livelihood, security, and community reintegration to end communist conflict.
• A gap between law and public opinion is fueling misinformation. As 2026-27 nears, false online claims insist the mandatory Senior High School program (Grades 11-12) will be abolished.
• While the approved P1.3-trillion education budget is a major commitment, its real-world impact depends entirely on DepEd’s effective implementation and responsible fund management, particularly for school-level operational expenses.