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Manila: The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) is extending its free Korean language training program to Filipino police officers stationed in major tourist destinations popular among Korean visitors. This initiative aims to enhance the ability of local police to communicate effectively with Korean tourists, who form a significant portion of the tourism market in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, the training is a collaborative effort between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the KCC, under the Tourism-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOPCOP) Special Korean Language Class. The program equips police personnel in key locations like Boracay, Cebu,

Pangasinan: A total of 91 families, comprising 268 individuals, have been evacuated from their homes as of 5 a.m. Tuesday due to severe flooding. The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported the evacuations. In a phone interview, PDRRMO assistant head Avenix Arenas stated that the evacuees are from the towns of Bugallon, Mangatarem, and Calasiao, and Dagupan City. The highest recorded water level was five feet at Barangay Talibaew in Calasiao town. According to Philippines News Agency, heavy rainfall in upland areas has contributed to the swelling of river systems in the province. The PDRRMO’s monitoring

Paoay: The construction of a PHP101-million concrete bridge in Paoay, Ilocos Norte officially started following a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. Funded under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up, the project is expected to significantly benefit farmers in the villages of Callaguip, Cayubog, Masintoc, and Oaig-Upay-Abulao. According to Philippines News Agency, by enhancing connectivity, the bridge will reduce transportation costs and facilitate the timely delivery of various agricultural commodities – including rice, corn, garlic, onion, and vegetables, mango, shrimp, malaga, bangus, and tilapia – to markets. “This has been a long time dream of our municipality particularly among our farmers

Bataan: The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has postponed its scheduled tripleheader at the Orion Sports Complex as inclement weather is expected to persist on Wednesday. The decision to call off the games was announced on Tuesday, affecting fixtures that were significant for teams battling for improved playoff positions. According to Philippines News Agency, the first game was set to feature Pampanga, aiming to secure a Top 4 spot in the North Division, against Bulacan. Bulacan recently achieved a notable upset victory over Caloocan in a July 14 game in Bataan. The second game was to see Bi±an face Pasay,

Manila: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Tuesday announced its utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure timely public advisories on the release of water from dams under its management. This measure aims to enhance safety and preparedness for communities potentially affected by water releases. According to Philippines News Agency, NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen discussed during a hybrid Palace briefing that the agency has implemented an advanced forecast system. This system provides ample lead time between advisory announcements and actual water releases, ensuring communities have adequate time to prepare. “Here at NIA, the truth is two weeks prior. The NIA