Education Secretary Sonny Angara issued DepEd Order 022 of 2026, which establishes the Enhanced Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications for public schools and updates building guidelines.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned individuals who obtain Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards through fraud or illegal means that they could face criminal charges.

The Senate has approved a bill seeking to prohibit minors below 18 from accessing and maintaining accounts on age-restricted social media platforms, citing the need to protect children from online harm.