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DepEd Heat Index Class Suspension Rules 2026–2027: 4H Levels, 42°C Rule and El Niño Guidelines

Published: October 28, 2026 ·
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DepEd 4H heat-index levels under DM 064, s. 2026: Hayo below 27°C, Hinay 27–32°C, Hinga 33–41°C, Hinto 42°C and above

Updated October 28, 2026. The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued Memorandum No. 064, s. 2026, titled “Anticipatory Action, Preparedness, and Protective Measures for the 2026–2027 Super El Niño.” It introduces localized precautions and learning arrangements based on conditions inside schools. This does not mean classes nationwide are automatically suspended: school officials assess actual local … Read more

DOLE Heat-Stress Rules 2026: What Employers and Delivery Platforms Must Do at Each Heat Index Level

Published: October 27, 2026 ·
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·
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DOLE heat-stress rules under Labor Advisory No. 20, s. 2026: what employers and delivery platforms must do at each heat index level

DOLE Labor Advisory No. 20, s. 2026, signed Oct. 27, sets heat-stress rules for private employers and delivery platforms based on four heat index levels, from drinking water and shade at 27°C to halting work at 52°C and above.

DBM Approves 3,627 Teaching and Teaching-Related Positions for DepEd’s New Sulu Schools Division

Published: October 27, 2026 ·
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DBM approves 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for the new DepEd Schools Division Office of Sulu

The DBM has approved 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for DepEd’s new Schools Division Office of Sulu, now under Region IX. Here’s why Sulu got a new division, who gets hiring priority, and what has not been announced yet, including the position breakdown, pay and application dates.

Walang Gutom Program Scale-Up Starts Oct. 28: DSWD Tells Beneficiaries to Bring National ID, Valid IDs

Published: October 27, 2026 ·
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·
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Walang Gutom Program scale-up runs Oct. 28 to Nov. 30, 2026 in 14 regions; DSWD tells beneficiaries to bring their National ID

The DSWD’s Walang Gutom Program scale-up runs Oct. 28 to Nov. 30, 2026 in 14 regions. Beneficiaries should prepare their documents and a valid ID, especially the Philippine National ID. Here are the covered regions, the accepted alternate IDs and how the program works.

BIR Launches Upgraded E-Invoicing System: Covered Taxpayers Must Issue E-Invoices by Dec. 31, 2026

Published: October 27, 2026 ·
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NewsToGov graphic: BIR launches upgraded electronic invoicing system ahead of Dec. 31, 2026 deadline

The BIR launched its enhanced Electronic Invoicing and Sales Reporting System (EIS) on Oct. 27, 2026. Under RMC No. 98-2026, covered taxpayers, except micro taxpayers, must issue electronic invoices by Dec. 31, 2026. Here is who is covered, what counts as an e-invoice and what to do.

BIR Suspends Mandatory Display of Registration Seal Badge: Oct. 31 Deadline Off for Online Sellers and Content Creators

Published: October 26, 2026 ·
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NewsToGov graphic: BIR suspends mandatory display of the BIR Registration Seal Badge for online sellers and creators under RMC No. 113-2026

The BIR has suspended the mandatory display of the BIR Registration Seal Badge until further notice under RMC No. 113-2026, so the Oct. 31, 2026 deadline for online sellers, service providers and content creators is off for now. Here is what changed, who is affected and what to do.

DOH Flu Vaccine Rollout 2026: Priority Groups, Schedule and Prevention Tips

Published: October 26, 2026 ·
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NewsToGov graphic: DOH flu vaccine rollout 2026, priority for seniors, young children and people with comorbidities

DOH said on Oct. 25, 2026 that it will roll out flu vaccines “next week” until December, with senior citizens, young children and people with pre-existing conditions first, as flu-like illnesses rise 8%. Here are the priority groups, timeline and DOH tips.

BSKE 2026 Postponed to November 2028: What Happens to Government Hiring and Assistance Restrictions?

Published: October 25, 2026 ·
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Updated October 25, 2026: The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) originally set for November 2, 2026 have been postponed under Republic Act No. 12326. The next regular BSKE is scheduled for November 13, 2028. The old 2026 election calendar in COMELEC Resolution No. 11191 should not be treated as a current election schedule. What … Read more

PhilHealth Maternity Benefits 2026: Normal Delivery, Cesarean Section, Requirements and Coverage

Published: October 24, 2026 ·
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·
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PhilHealth maternity benefits in 2026: ₱29,000 for qualifying normal delivery and ₱58,000–₱62,000 for certain cesarean procedures, plus expanded prenatal and postpartum care.

DOLE Heat-Related Illness Compensation 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Claim ECP Benefits

Published: October 24, 2026 ·
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DOLE Labor Advisory No. 19-26 explains when work-related heatstroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration and other heat illnesses may qualify for Employees’ Compensation benefits.