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Cagayan de oro: Various government agencies collaborating for an inclusive halal industry launched the Halal Market Caravan in this city on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Misamis Oriental said promoting the halal economy in Northern Mindanao gained momentum after the local government’s approval of City Ordinance 14477-23 that promotes halal as part of its commitment to cultural inclusivity, consumer empowerment, and sustainable growth. In Islam, halal means permissible or lawful, commonly relating to food and drinks. ‘It is about ensuring Halal-certified products are accessible and visible to both our growing Muslim

Cebu: Nine Chinese nationals were arrested for human trafficking and illegal operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) in Cebu province. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) news release Friday identified the suspects only by their first names — Cai, Lei, Wei, Tawei, Shiao, Ye, Ying, Lu, Yin. They were arrested in the raid of an alleged POGO and scam hub at Silver Sea Subdivision in Alang-alang, Mandaue City on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, all arrested Chinese nationals failed to present passports and valid documents supporting their stay or work in the

The hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a request from the defense team of former president Rodrigo Duterte, which sought to disqualify two judges from presiding over his case. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision, dated July 3, was made by a plenary of judges who found no justification to question the impartiality of Judges Reine Ad©lade Sophie Alapini-Gansou and Mar­a del Socorro Flores Liera. The order, signed by ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane, stated that there was no reasonable apprehension of bias against the judges, emphasizing that they acted in accordance with their judicial duties under

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reiterated its warning to private recruitment and manning agencies to strictly adhere to ethical recruitment standards or risk losing their licenses. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that the DMW stands firm on its ‘zero tolerance’ policy for unethical recruiters, as the government intensifies efforts to protect millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from abuse and exploitation. Cacdac emphasized that the protection and welfare of OFWs is the utmost priority. He affirmed the decision of the former Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on resolved cases involving agencies

Cagayan de oro: The construction of a PHP7 million wastewater treatment facility has begun in one of the public markets in this city, with other similar projects expected to commence this year. In a livestreamed program on Friday, spokesperson Jann Guillmore Actub of the office of Mayor Rolando Uy said the wastewater treatment facility under construction at Carmen Public Market is only one of many facilities slated for completion under the current administration. “It will have a lasting impact for generations to come,” he said. According to Philippines News Agency, Actub said the construction is supported by the Environmental Management