`national news`

Rappler Recaps Marcos’ 5th SONA as Longest and Most Populist

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Rappler published a recap of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, describing it as his longest and most populist SONA to date. The SONA is a major national event that outlines the administration’s priorities and directly impacts Metro Manila residents through policy announcements on inflation, infrastructure, and social programs. The recap article by Bea Cupin is available on Rappler’s website; the SONA itself took place at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, but the event was not open to the general public.

Rappler Live Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial at Senate

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Rappler is providing live updates of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial proceedings at the Senate in Pasay, Metro Manila. This impeachment trial is a historic national political event that affects governance and accountability, and Quezon City residents can follow real-time developments through Rappler’s free live coverage. The live coverage is accessible for free on Rappler’s website with no registration required, allowing anyone to follow the trial proceedings in real time.

DepEd Introduces New Four-Level Class Suspension Framework

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced a new four-level framework to guide schools on the appropriate learning mode during emergencies and class suspensions. This policy, applicable to all schools including those in Quezon City, will take effect starting June 2026. This framework directly impacts all local students and their families in Quezon City by standardizing how schools respond to emergencies, ensuring learning continuity and clearer communication during events like typhoons or other crises. It provides a predictable structure that can reduce confusion for parents and educators. The new framework categorizes emergencies into four distinct levels, each with prescribed learning modes such as asynchronous learning, limited synchronous sessions, or full suspension. Parents and students should monitor official DepEd and local government announcements for the specific alert level and corresponding learning mode.