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Manila: More than 112,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have joined the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) livelihood and skills training programs in jails across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative is part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) effort to fulfill President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to deliver justice with compassion and build a Bagong Pilipinas where no one, including those behind bars, is left behind. The PDLs are being equipped with livelihood and technical skills to enhance their employment prospects post-release. In collaboration with the Technical Education and

Tel aviv: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday confirmed the death of Leah Mosquera, the Filipina caregiver who sustained severe injuries during a missile attack in Rehovot, Israel, on June 15. According to Philippines News Agency, Mosquera’s passing was relayed by her sister, who is also an overseas Filipino worker in Israel. In a statement, the DFA expressed its condolences to Mosquera’s family and loved ones. The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv is coordinating with authorities for the immediate repatriation of Mosquera’s remains. The DFA also extended its gratitude to the Israeli medical personnel who cared for Mosquera

Manila: Technology-based organizations in the Philippines have thrown their support behind the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act, calling it a landmark reform that can modernize the country’s outdated digital infrastructure policies and close the connectivity gap. According to Philippines News Agency, six leading industry groups-Global AI Council Philippines, Blockchain Council of the Philippines, Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines, Data Center Association of the Philippines, Fintech Philippines Association, and Go Digital Philippines-issued a joint statement lauding the bill’s goals of expanding internet access and improving digital services across the country. The groups expressed their strong support for the Konektadong Pinoy Act, emphasizing

Manila: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives seized PHP49.98 million worth of illegal drugs during operations from July 4 to 11 in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to pursue a relentless campaign against the drug trade. In a statement on Sunday, PDEA said it conducted 54 high-impact operations-42 buy-busts, four interdictions, four search warrants, three marijuana eradications, and one routine inspection, leading to the arrest of 76 drug personalities. According to Philippines News Agency, operatives confiscated 7,192.80 grams of shabu and eradicated 5,100 pieces of marijuana plants, primarily in the Cordillera Administrative Region during the period. PDEA

Sorsogon: Three people were killed and a toddler was injured after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into a pedestrian and a roadside house in Sorsogon province, southeast of Manila, at dawn yesterday, local authorities said. According to Nam News Network, the incident occurred around 4:10 a.m. local time in Castilla town. The SUV, which was traveling south from Manila, veered out of control and first struck a 55-year-old man outside his home. The man was later declared dead at the scene. The vehicle then crashed into a house, resulting in the deaths of a 21-year-old man and his 20-year-old