A memorial for the two late Ateneo Mens Basketball Players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, is held today, June 11.

The Ateneo community gathered in solidarity at a candle lighting followed by a memorial mass for Rene and Divine.

Ateneans also wore black in honor of the lives lost and to heed the call for justice, truth, and accountability. | via Angela Ballerda/Rappler

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 13 out of 17 passed the Master Plumbers Special Professional Licensure Examination given by the

Board for Master Plumbers in Singapore and Taipei last May 2026. Congratulations! @here

A classroom shared by Grade 3 and Grade 4 students at Blala Elementary School in Barangay San Jose, General Santos City, is no longer usable after it was destroyed by the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Jelo Mantaring takes a look at the school in this report. https://web.facebook.com/share/v/1D8C7GaLmd/

3 students dead, 5 wounded after school shooting in Tacloban

BREAKING: Three students were killed and five others were wounded after a shooting occurred inside the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday, June 22, the Police Regional Office 8 reports.

Police personnel have arrested one suspect while another remains at large. Both suspects are Grade 9 students from the school.

Full story to follow on the Rappler website.

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 2 out of 2 passed the Chemical Engineers Special Professional Licensure Examination given by the Board of Chemical Engineering in Singapore and Taipei last May 2026. Congratulations to the passers!

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 7 out of 9 passed the Electronics Technicians Special Professional Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in Singapore and Taipei last May 2026. Congratulations to the passers!

Meanwhile, none passed out of 7 examinees in the Electronics Engineers Special Professional Licensure Examination. @here

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 3 out of 3 passed the Midwives Special Professional Licensure Examination given by the Board of Midwifery in Singapore and Taipei last May 2026. Congratulations to the passers! @here

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that none of the six examinees passed the Registered Electrical Engineers Special Professional Licensure Examination administered by the Board of Electrical Engineering in Singapore and Taipei last May 2026.

Meanwhile, two out of two passed the Registered Master Electricians Special Professional Licensure Examination. Congratulations to the passers! @here

Minors involved in Tacloban shooting in DSWD custody

The two children in conflict with the law (CICL) on the Tacloban school shooting are now in custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Secretary Rex Gatchalian confirmed on Wednesday, June 24.

While visiting the families of the victims and the injured students, Gatchalian said, “Nasa kustodiya na [sila] ng DSWD, nasa isang facility na natin and I assure them that.”

Gatchalian also urged netizens to refrain from posting and resharing sensitive content that can trigger the victims’ families further. | via @Eirene Manatlao - Rappler

The death of Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia reflects a long-standing regional grievance: the systemic exploitation and devaluation of Mindanao by Imperial Manila. His story exposes a troubling pattern in which elite metropolitan centers benefit from excellence (talents) yet fail to protect the lives of those from the provinces.

WHAT SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES HAVE IN COMMON

Trigger warning: This video contains content depicting gun violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

From Marikina to Negros Occidental, there have been a number of cases of students planning school shootings across the Philippines, according to authorities.

After the most recent school shooting in Tacloban City, Filipinos are now concerned over what’s making these minors violent.

Rappler’s John Sitchon talks about the cases of school shootings, both planned and foiled, and what they have in common. https://web.facebook.com/share/v/1LEbXYcXuS/

Batangas City school suspends classes over shooting threats

READ: The Batangas City Integrated High School announced class suspension starting Monday, June 29, until further notice over reported shooting threats.

The school administration asked the students, teachers, and personnel to remain calm and not to spread unverified information.

DepEd wants mandatory bag inspection in public schools

The Department of Education (DepEd) wants bag inspection to be mandatory in public schools following recent incidents of school violence, particularly the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City.

Education Assistant Secretary Roger Masapol says the DepEd is still considering, however, how to implement the policy based on the size of the school population.

Meanwhile, the agency is still formalizing a reporting mechanism for shooting threats made online.

UPDATE on Batangas City Integrated High School. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, June 30, there, with authorities assuring that the school is safe following alleged shooting threats.