July 3, 2025

Legazpi city: Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Albay, a province frequently impacted by natural disasters, have been equipped with essential knowledge and skills to ensure their safety during such events. According to Philippines News Agency, Eden Flores, regional head of the National Commission for Senior Citizens, emphasized the importance of the forum in preparing vulnerable groups for emergencies. Flores highlighted that the event is particularly crucial for areas like Albay and the Bicol region, which are prone to typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. The partnership with SM Cares has provided an invaluable opportunity for senior citizens

Birmingham: A senior officer from the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) has brought home an impressive haul of medals from the 2025 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. M/Sgt. Edgar Pantohan, assigned to PRO-13 Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Division, secured a gold, two silver, and a bronze medal in the Taekwondo competition. According to Philippines News Agency, the WPFG, an Olympic-style international event for first responders, runs from June 27 to July 6. Pantuhan’s victories began on June 30, where he earned gold in the Team Poomsae under 30 category, silver

Cagayan de oro: Alexis Nailga displayed his brilliant form again in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series on Thursday, dominating the premier boys’ 15-18 division at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro. The 16-year-old from Bukidnon carded a 73 to win by seven strokes. ‘It’s a great feeling to score a three-peat. I now have a strong chance of making it to the national finals,’ Nailga, who also won the Del Monte and Mactan legs, said. According to Philippines News Agency, Nailga had a 36-37 round and a 54-hole total of five-over 221. CDO’s Armand

Manila: Senator Panfilo Lacson has introduced a bill aimed at reinforcing and updating the Philippines’ 78-year-old anti-espionage laws by proposing stricter penalties for espionage activities. The proposed “New Anti-Espionage Act” seeks to address modern technological challenges and activities by foreign entities that could potentially disrupt the country’s governmental operations. According to Philippines News Agency, the bill suggests increasing penalties for espionage and broadening the scope to include technological advancements. It permits the surveillance of suspects and the interception of communications with a court order from the Court of Appeals. Lacson emphasized the necessity to amend existing laws, citing gaps in

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized the importance of global interdependence to ensure countries’ stability and development amid geopolitical challenges. During his meeting with the Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee (PHILJEC) and the 14th Asian Business Summit (ABS) delegates at Malaca±an Palace in Manila, Marcos highlighted that the nations’ mutual reliance is currently being challenged because of recent global developments. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos stated that there are powerful destabilizing forces, including war and climate change, which have significantly impacted global interrelationships. He noted changes in trade policy, especially involving the United States, ASEAN, the