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Manila: The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed concern over the proposed Anti-Red-Tagging Bill, saying it is not a safeguard for democracy but rather a dangerous shield that can be used by those who enable terrorism under the guise of legality. According to Philippines News Agency, the task force noted that framed as a protection against malicious labeling, the bill threatens to criminalize legitimate national security disclosures, muzzle the voices of former rebels and victims of insurgency, and embolden the underground networks of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army –

Muntinlupa: The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) and Muntinlupa’s city government have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to strengthen the local implementation of adoption and alternative child care programs. According to Philippines News Agency, Muntinlupa became the second local government unit to formalize an agreement with NACC to institutionalize comprehensive child care services for children in need of permanent homes, following Quezon City. NACC Undersecretary Janella Ejercito Estrada emphasized the significance of the MOA, stating, “This MOA represents a shared commitment to protect, nurture, and secure the future of children in need of permanent and loving families.” Estrada

Manila: Manila Electric Company (Meralco) aims to energize the around 2,000 to 3,000 households in its service area that are located in Department of Environment and Natural Resources-protected sites starting in 2026. In an interview Thursday, Meralco chief revenue officer Ferdinand Geluz stated that they cannot put up power lines in protected areas such as those in Tanay, Rizal and Mauban, Quezon, the usual mode to connect customers to the power grid. According to Philippines News Agency, Geluz revealed that a proposed solution involves the use of solar home systems. This plan has been filed with the Energy Regulatory Commission

Pasig city: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered traffic signal systems with video detectors to improve traffic flow in the metropolis. In a press conference at the MMDA head office in Pasig City on Thursday, MMDA Chair Romando Artes said the new system would improve public service by upgrading traffic detection from the current ground loop detection to video detection. According to Philippines News Agency, the advantages of an AI traffic signal system with video detectors include being less susceptible to damage from roadworks, harsh weather, and physical interference. The system can

Manila: No one will be spared in the investigation into the case of the disappearance of ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight aficionados), Malaca±ang said on Thursday. This announcement follows the serious allegations made by Julie ‘Dondon’ Patidongan, also known as ‘Alyas Totoy,’ who implicated business tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto in the abduction and murder of over 100 sabungeros. According to Philippines News Agency, when asked if President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a new directive following the latest revelation, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the case will be handled by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and