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Pasay city: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) to 262 barangays. This took place at the opening cluster of the Liga ng mga Barangay National Congress held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on July 10. According to Philippines News Agency, the DILG stated that the award is a testament to the barangay’s crucial role in building a Bagong Pilipinas as envisioned by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and reflects their excellence in local governance and commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsive service delivery.

Bulacan: The swift response of police personnel in Bulacan province led to the immediate arrest of a suspect in a shooting incident, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 said on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO 3 director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones stated that an initial investigation revealed a confrontation during a drinking session in Barangay Tibag, Baliwag City on Saturday night. This confrontation prompted the unnamed suspect to draw a firearm and shoot three individuals. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly identified through witness accounts. The Baliwag City Police Station, along with the Bulacan 2nd

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