Day: March 19, 2025

Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday highlighted the necessity of equipping government employees with knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence (AI). He stressed the growing influence of AI in public service and its alignment with global workforce trends. According to Philippines News Agency, Estrada stated that AI is reshaping industries, and it is crucial for the government to ensure its workforce is ready to adapt. Training civil servants in AI, he noted, would enhance their capabilities and improve the delivery of services. He pointed out that both private companies and government agencies worldwide are already integrating AI

Manila: Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the House of Representatives prosecution panel for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June. According to Philippines News Agency, the prosecution panel has meticulously reviewed the evidence and legal arguments to ensure a solid and fact-based presentation before the Senate impeachment court. “The House has done its part in transmitting the Articles of Impeachment, and our prosecution panel is ready to present the case as soon as the impeachment court is convened,” Romualdez stated in a news release. He further expressed his trust in the Senate to

Manila: The government will conduct literacy activities to raise public understanding and awareness of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) digital services, Malaca±ang said Wednesday. This initiative comes as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro welcomed the DSWD’s ceremonial distribution of mobile phones to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Navotas City and Malabon on Tuesday. The distribution aims to enhance the digital financial literacy of beneficiaries. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative represents a significant step forward in assisting Filipinos in a more inclusive and innovative manner. In a Palace

Cotabato City: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil on Wednesday called for additional security measures to put an end to election-related violence in the Maguindanao provinces ahead of this year’s midterm polls. This is in the wake of several gun-related incidents in Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, and other areas in the past weeks, which security experts said could be part of intimidation and other attempts to control election results. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil emphasized the necessity of not only security interventions but also other strategies, such as a peace covenant among local candidates,

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday announced that the government is contemplating the regulation of social media posts due to the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, following the arrest and surrender of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro explained during a Palace briefing that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential introduction of new guidelines for this measure. When asked about the development of new policies to regulate social media usage, Castro confirmed, “Yes, that’s what we’re talking about now.” Castro highlighted that