Day: June 2, 2025

Baguio: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is planning to implement computerized systems for at least 11 additional licensure examinations in the city. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of conducting the exams and reduce the workload of the agency. According to Philippines News Agency, the shift towards computerization was confirmed by Juanita Domogen, the regional director of PRC-CAR, in an exclusive interview. Domogen stated that the transition to computerized licensure examinations would be gradual. The effort began with the Chemical Engineers licensure examination, conducted from May 21 to 23, which was completed without any issues. Domogen

Cagayan de Oro: The local government is set to enhance public service efficiency at City Hall and expand its reach to communities, according to Mayor Rolando Uy. During the resumption of work on Monday, Uy announced that employees and consultants under contractual or job order status will be terminated by the last day of June, subject to review and evaluation. According to Philippines News Agency, regular employees and officials may be transferred to other offices or relocated to other stations within the city to maximize their performance and the effective execution of programs under his administration. “There will be no

Nasugbu: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has announced the filing of criminal charges against four individuals accused of posing as law enforcers to kidnap three foreign nationals in Nasugbu, Batangas. The incident occurred early last month, targeting two Chinese nationals and one Korean who were on their way to a fishing trip. According to Philippines News Agency, the NBI, in collaboration with the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG), reported that a kidnapping for ransom case has been filed against the alleged mastermind, Danilo Abilong. Another suspect, Jomar Ubarde, has been charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping for ransom. Meanwhile,

Antique: Outgoing Vice Governor Edgar Denosta sees the three-story legislative building in Antique as his most significant achievement. Denosta advocated for the necessary funding, leading to the project’s initiation in 2020. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) financed the building, which was officially inaugurated on January 28, 2021. Prior to this, the provincial board conducted its regular sessions in a small rented space. The new building has provided a more suitable environment for officials and their staff to work efficiently. Despite the need for retrofitting and repairs, including elevator work, the office has

Rabat: The United Kingdom ‘considers Morocco’s autonomy proposal, submitted in 2007 as the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute’ over the Moroccan Sahara, and ‘will continue to act bilaterally, including economically, regionally and internationally in line with this position to support resolution of the conflict.’ According to Philippines News Agency, this position was expressed in a Joint Communiqu©, signed Sunday in Rabat by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, David Lammy; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation