INQToday: PH, US, Japan leaders to meet amid China tension

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

PH, US, Japan leaders to meet amid China tension

The Philippines, Japan, and the United States will hold its first ever trilateral leaders’ summit on April 11, the United States Embassy in the Philippines confirmed.

The embassy on Tuesday shared to the media White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s statement confirming the matter.

Teacher in viral scolding video faces DepEd probe

A public school teacher who scolded her students while streaming the incident live on TikTok was issued a show-cause order on Monday and given 72 hours to explain her actions, according to a Department of Education (DepEd) official.

Francis Cesar Bringas, DepEd assistant secretary for field operations and deputy spokesperson, said in a virtual news briefing that an investigation would be conducted into the incident, which may lead to “clarifications” being issued regarding the department’s guidelines on its personnel’s use of social media.

Illegal structures also found in Davao’s Mt. Apo, reveals Senator Tulfo

No different from the saddening fate of Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Senator Raffy Tulfo said business establishments have also been built within the protected areas of Mt. Apo in Davao City.

In a privilege speech delivered Monday, Tulfo said he received numerous tips and reports of other tourist sites and protected areas that are not properly guarded by the Philippine government.