May 23, 2025

Tag: mental health

  • Supreme Court Rules Detailed Mental Illness History Unnecessary for Insanity Defense

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    In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has clarified that a detailed history of mental illness is not a prerequisite for defendants claiming insanity as a legal defense. This decision was handed down by the court’s third division and has significant implications for future legal proceedings involving mental health defenses. The ruling…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Department of Education to Overhaul Anti-Bullying Guidelines

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced plans to revise the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, aiming to strengthen efforts against bullying in public schools across the Philippines. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the need for more vigilant monitoring of bullying incidents, noting that the law, which he helped…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • Philippine House Leader Advocates for Social Media Regulation to Combat Fake News

    In a recent session in Manila, a senior official from the House of Representatives urged for new laws to manage social media platforms, aiming to reduce the spread of false information and harmful content while safeguarding free speech. During a joint hearing by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology,…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Philippine Coast Guard Saves Man After Overboard Incident at Lucena Port

    In a dramatic rescue operation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully saved a man who fell overboard at Lucena Port in Quezon on a Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred on February 2, 2025, prompted a swift response from the Coast Guard Sub-Station-Lucena’s search and rescue team, working alongside the Sea Marshal Unit of Southern…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Education Secretary Angara Pledges Stronger Collaboration with EDCOM II to Reform Philippine Education

    MANILA – In a significant move to enhance the Philippine education system, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has vowed to deepen his department’s collaboration with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). This commitment was highlighted during the launch of EDCOM II’s Year 2 report, where Angara praised the Senate, led by Senate President Chiz…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • Revised Anti-Bullying Regulations Proposed to Enhance Student Safety in Schools

    The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has recently forwarded a revised set of implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 to the Department of Education (DepEd). This move is aimed at bolstering the fight against bullying in educational institutions by addressing gaps in the existing framework and introducing new…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • President Marcos Signs Law to Tackle Youth Mental Health Crisis in Schools

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step towards addressing the critical mental health issues among the youth by signing into law the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act, known as Republic Act 12080. The signing ceremony took place in Malacañang, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s approach to mental…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • Apayao Province Takes Action Against Rising Mental Health Issues

    In a proactive move to combat the increasing number of mental health cases, Apayao province is training 29 health workers to serve as peer facilitators. Governor Elias Bulut Jr. announced on November 27, 2024, that this initiative is a key component of the provincial government’s strategy, developed in collaboration with the Department of Health, to…

    Written by

    Alexis Torres