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Northern samar: A lawmaker in Northern Samar is pushing for livelihood or skills training for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to help them escape poverty. House Bill 604, introduced by Northern Samar 2nd District Rep. Edwin Ongchuan, proposes critical amendments to Republic Act (RA) 11310 or the 4Ps Act, with an added focus on livelihood and self-reliance. According to Philippines News Agency, Ongchuan stated that while 4Ps has long provided crucial financial assistance to poor families to support children’s education, health, and nutrition, the proposed bill introduces a new dimension: the integration of skills development and livelihood

Bacolod: A strong partnership between the government and business sector is vital for the economy to thrive in the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR). This was underscored by Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Lacson during the Economic Drivers Forum of the Siquijor and Negros Island Business Week led by the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the SMX Convention Center here on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson emphasized that drivers of economic growth require the right conditions to flourish, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government and business. He remarked that all sectors are interconnected and thrive

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the owner of a Honda Click motorcycle that gained attention online for having an obscured license plate. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Executive Director Greg Pua Jr. announced that a show-cause order has been issued to the motorcycle’s registered owner. The vehicle has also been placed on alarm to prevent any transactions with the LTO involving it. The motorcycle’s license plate was reportedly altered to evade traffic enforcement systems like the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). Pua stated that such actions are a violation of the law and emphasized that drivers

Marikina city: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has initiated a probe into the explosion at a gun manufacturing company located in Barangay Fortune, Marikina City. The incident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the death of two workers and left another injured. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma has tasked the DOLE-NCR (National Capital Region) with the investigation to provide assistance to the affected workers and develop recommendations to prevent future incidents. “The health and safety of all workers are first and foremost the serious concern of the DOLE, particularly in companies where the hazards

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday expressed optimism that the ongoing negotiations between the Philippines and the United States on the paused 17-percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports would yield a positive outcome. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the Philippine government hopes the outcome of the talks would be ‘good’ for the country and its economy. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro remarked in a Palace press briefing that she believes the Philippines is in a favorable position regarding the trade deal negotiations. She emphasized the mutual agreement between the two nations, highlighting the cooperation aimed at fostering economic development