Vice President Sara Duterte addressed the public on June 19, 2024, after she resigned as the secretary of the Department of Education.

In a press conference, Duterte highlighted the achievements she gained as the DepEd secretary.

“I sought an audience with the president and tendered my resignation as the secretary of education effective July 19, 2024,” Duterte said.

She added, “I am given my thirty-day notice to ensure a proper and orderly transition for the benefit of the next secretary.”

Duterte also clarified that she didn’t resign to show her weakness as a public official.

“Mga kababayan ang aking pagbibitiw ay hindi lulan ng kahinaan kundi dala ng tunay na malasakit para sa ating mga guro at kabataang Pilipino. Bagamat hindi ako magpapatuloy na namamahala sa kagawaran patuloy parin nating itataguyod ang kalidad ng edukasyon na nararapat para sa Pilipino,” she said.

“Hindi man ako ang tumatayong kalihim ng edukasyon, mananatili parin isang ina, isang ina na nagmamatyag at titindig para sa kapakanan ng bawat guro at bawat mag-aaral sa Pilipinas,” she added.

The Vice President didn’t reveal the reason she resigned as the DepEd secretary, but she vowed to continue performing the role mandated to her by the Filipino people.

As of writing, Marcos has yet to give his response to Duterte’s resignation.

Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from her position as the secretary of the Department Education and Vice Chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) released a statement to confirm the news, saying that Duterte didn’t give her exact reason why she resigned from her position.

“At 2:21 pm today, 19 June 2024, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, went to Malacanang and tendered her resignation as Member of the Cabinet, Secretary of Department of Education, and Vice Chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC, effective 19 July 2024,” the office statement read.

Before her resignation, Duterte was caught in the middle of the word war between her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, and Marcos.

Even the first lady, Liza Marcos, openly criticized the former DepEd secretary.

Many experts believed that Duterte’s resignation was a preparation for the new opposition to the Marcos administration.

As of writing, Duterte has yet to give an official statement on the issue.

Ellen Adarna was not happy with the netizen who said that John Lloyd Cruz must be included in the moving-up photo of her son, Elias.

On June 17, 2024, Ellen shared a photo of Elias’ moving-up ceremony, at which her current partner, Derek Ramsay, was also present.

“The only decent moving up photo,” Ellen wrote.

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However, a netizen said that John Lloyd should have been in the place of Derek during the ceremony.

“JL should be present,” the netizen commented.

In response, Ellen said that John Lloyd’s absence during the moving-up ceremony doesn’t mean he was a neglectful father.

“AND YOU SHOULD MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. just because he’s not in the photo isn’t mean he was not there. Wag masyadong close minded manang. Present father naman cya meaning present din cya sa lahat ng milestones ng anak nya,” she said.

The netizen also received criticism from Ellen’s fans, who asked her to be sensitive with her comments.

Ellen and John Lloyd confirmed their breakup in 2020.

The former couple was currently in a co-parenting setup where John Lloyd was allowed to be with Elias once or twice a week.

When asked why they decided to end their relationship, Ellen only said she was incompatible with John Lloyd.

Derek acted as Elias’s father, a gesture that received praise from John Lloyd.

“Sabi sa akin ni John Lloyd, ‘Maganda rin na nandoon si Derek. Kasi naiintindihan ako ni Derek bilang tatay din siya. Ang ganda din ng ginagawa ni Derek para sa anak ko. Four years old pa lang iyan parang mature na,’” talent manager Ogie Diaz when asked about John Lloyd’s opinion to Derek.

Legendary Filipino basketball player and Comedian Rosalio “Yoyong” D. Martires passed away on June 18, 2024, his family confirmed.

In a Facebook post, Moby Leah Martires announced his father’s passing at 77.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Rosalio “Yoyong” D. Martires. He peacefully joined our Creator yesterday, June 18, 2024. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the statement read.

“He lived a very adventurous and colorful life. A loving husband, a doting father, a caring grandpa, a self-made man, an Olympian, a prolific basketball player, a comedian, a devoted public servant, and a child of Christ. Difficult steps to follow, indeed,” she added.

Martires was known for portraying a loud-mouthed character and sidekicks of leading actors like Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.

One of his famous lines was when actors often asked him if he was angry due to his loud speaking voice, to which he would quickly respond with the lines “Hinde, nag-e-explain lang.”

Before he became a comedian, Yoyong brought honor to the country by playing on the last Philippine basketball team to play in the Olympics.

Netizens expressed their condolences to the Yoyong family.

Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque clarified that his executive assistant, Mister Supranational Philippines 2016 Alberto Rodulfo “AR” De La Serna, was competent for the position assigned to him.

It can be recalled that Dela Serna’s name was brought up after his appointment papers and other documents signed by Roque were discovered at Lucky South 99 POGO hub in Tarlac.

In an interview, Roque highlighted Dela Serna’s qualifications and even revealed that he hired some of the latter’s friends to assist him.

“Siya po ay galing sa isang political family na Dela Serna. Ang lolo po niya ay dating gobernador ng Bohol. Ang lolo niya sa side ng nanay niya ay dating vice mayor. Siya po ay isang college graduate at siya po ay kinuha ko bilang IT,” said Roque.

“Sila po ang nag-handle, isang grupo po iyan ng magbarkada, na nag-handle po ng aking IT o aking social media presence noong ako po ay nasa Malacanang at kami po ay nasa eleksyon,” he added.

According to the reports, Roque and Dela Serna had already become subject to blind items since 2022, about a public official often seen traveling with a handsome man.

Records show that Roque and Dela Serna traveled to eight different countries, including Hong Kong, New York, China, Japan, and Abu Dhabi.

The purpose of the said travels was unclear, but Roque, in the document, designated Dela Serna as his travel companion during his trip to Europe.

Meanwhile, Roque’s defenders said that Dela Serna’s appearance now is not the same as the photos of him available on social media, which were taken 8 years ago, and people should stop linking the former public official to the model.

Entrepreneur and social media personality Rosmar Tan responded to the people who wanted her, Rendon Labador and Team Malakas to be barred from revisiting Coron, Palawan.

In their apology video, Rosmar addressed Coron Mayor Marjo Reyes to apologize for her behavior, and she even said that she would accept the consequences of her actions.

It can be recalled that Rosmar, Rendon, and Team Malakas rushed to the municipal hall of Coron to confront a government employee who criticized their visit to the island.

“Kung ‘yun po tingin po ninyo na patas na desisyon para sa nangyari, at kung ‘yun po ‘yung sa nagawa po namin, humihingi po kami talaga ng tawad. Pero kung tingin po niyo talaga, maluwag po naming tatanggapin yung parusa po niyo na ‘yun,” said Rosmar.

Meanwhile, Rendon said he wanted to visit Coron for the last time and bring his family to the island.

“Ako na lang po bigyan ninyo ng persona non grata at hiling ko po na sana kung ito man po ay matutuloy, gusto ko po hiling sayo mayor na bigyan niyo po din ako ng pagkakataon na makadalaw sa Coron dahil po ay naipangako ko po sa aking pamilya na ipapasyal ko po sila sa Coron para makita ko po silang masaya.” the motivational speaker said.

After the public apology was published, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan wanted to widen the declaration against the social media personalities by proclaiming them as persona non-grata in the whole province of Palawan, not only in Coron.

‘BEAST MODE NOW, PUBLIC APOLOGY LATER’

**Hindi tayo nagkamali! Magpa Public apology ang ending nitong mga nagbeast mode sa staff ng munisipyo ng Coron, Palawan. Lol😝
Coron | Rosmar | Rendon #TeamMalakas pic.twitter.com/St8Uc7xGX9

— jcco (@Jjcruz2) June 17, 2024

A newlywed couple in Amlan was given a chance to experience a proper wedding a week after they published a complaint about how a Parish Church rushed their ceremony.

It can be recalled that on June 8, 2024, couple Jove and Janine Sagario aired their disappointment towards Saint Andrew Parish in Amlan after the priest started the mass without waiting for the bride to reach the altar.

The incident started due to a miscommunication between the couple and church officials about the real schedule of the wedding.

After the incident, several wedding suppliers united to organize a part two wedding for the couple, led by violinist John Lester Barot.

Some volunteered to become wedding coordinators, a food service provider provided free catering, and a designer created wedding dresses and suits for the couple.

In a Facebook post, John shared how they managed to organize a luxurious wedding for the couple.

A video shared by John also showed Janine, who finally made a proper wedding entrance and

John also listed the people who made part two of the wedding possible.

Some netizens believed that the wedding would cost millions of pesos, but thanks to the help of the suppliers, the event happened without the couple having to shell out money.

Netizens also congratulated the people behind the event.

“Congratulations!!! on a successful “The Second Time Around Wedding.” This is possible because God sees the couple’s heart that they wanted their wedding to be memorable but things are happening beyond everyone’s control, God sent people to be instruments that they deserved another most memorable one,” netizen Maria said.

“Loud Applause to Sir John Lester Barot who was a very generous and kind human, he was wholeheartedly willing to help the couple in their trying times. To all sponsors mentioned in their SDE Video, Loud Applause also to all of you, you are all so amazingly generous living creatures and do it with much humility and passion to serve their wedding moment. All your helping hands will be rewarded by the Lord who sees that. God bless the couples and God bless all dedicated sponsors. Congratulations!!! once again not just to the bride and groom but also to those who lend their helping hands to make the event possible,” she added.