Day: June 10, 2025

Bicol: At least 3,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure the safe and orderly opening of the school year 2025-2026 on June 16, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) chief said on Tuesday. In a phone interview, PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon explained that this deployment is part of the “Brigada Eskwela 2025” initiative aimed at supporting students, parents, teachers, and school administrators during the start of the school year. According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon emphasized the goal of providing a safe learning environment for students and peace of mind for parents and guardians. The police

New York City: The Philippines is advocating for stronger and more inclusive development investments for persons with disabilities (PWD) to fully realize their rights and dismantle societal barriers they encounter daily. This call to action was made by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna during the high-level segment of the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18-CRPD) at the United Nations (UN) headquarters. According to Philippines News Agency, Fallarcuna emphasized that development must be inclusive, sustainable, and equitable, anchored in the full

Manila: Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Tuesday denounced the exploitative legal practice of “ambulance chasing” and called for urgent and collaborative reforms in handling labor disputes involving Filipino seafarers. Speaking at the induction of new officers of the Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc. (PJMCC) at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, Cacdac emphasized the government’s commitment to protect Filipino seafarers amid the global challenges and advancement in the maritime workforce. According to Philippines News Agency, Cacdac said the DMW is strengthening its Quick Action Teams, stressing that disputes should first go through conciliation, a less stressful and more humane

Hanoi: Alas Pilipinas seeks to keep its semifinal bid alive against New Zealand on Wednesday in the AVC (Asian Volleyball Confederation) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam. The match is set at 4 p.m. (PH time) at Dong Anh Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, after a close defeat to Iran, with scores of 25-16, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 13-15 on Monday, the Philippines must now overcome both New Zealand and Kazakhstan on Thursday to remain in contention. Angel Canino believes they stand a good chance against New Zealand, who narrowly defeated Mongolia, 25-22, 25-22, 10-25, 20-25, 15-13, on the

Quezon City: After requiring police officers to submit affidavits of arrest as proof of accomplishments for promotion, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torres III said police personnel would also have to be physically fit before they move up the ranks. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated on Tuesday that Gen. Torres has mandated all police personnel to pass a physical fitness test (PFT) and maintain a normal body mass index (BMI). Those who fail to meet the required BMI will also be denied schooling, which is one of the main prerequisites for