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Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is focusing on enhancing the existing K-12 curriculum rather than opposing its implementation, Malaca±ang revealed on Wednesday. ‘Hindi na po siya tutol talaga sa K-12. Aayusin po ngayon (He is not really against K-12. It will be improved now),’ Palace Press Officer Claire Castro informed reporters during a press conference. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos is committed to adhering to existing laws while emphasizing the need to enrich and expand the current education framework. ‘Pero kung ano po ang magiging batas, iyan din po ang susundin. Pero sa ngayon na nandiyan ang batas,

Bago city: The proposed 150-megawatt wind power plant project by Thailand-based Sermsang Power Corp. is anticipated to significantly boost Bago City’s economic growth. In a statement on Wednesday, Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao assured the project proponent of the full support of the city government, expressing her optimism about attracting more investors to Bago City during her first term in office. “The future really looks so bright for Bago. Let us make it easier for them (investors). Our City Investment and Incentive Code is underway. Investments will generate more jobs and boost economic opportunities for the Bagonhons,” she stated. According to Philippines

Philadelphia: The University of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that it has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case brought by the US Department of Education. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement is part of the broader effort of the Trump administration to remove transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. The decision followed the education department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determination that the university violated federal law by allowing a transgender athlete to join the women’s swim team and access female-only facilities. The investigation for Title IX violations was

Tarlac: Authorities arrested 94 persons illegally facilitating online and offline raffle draws without the required permits and legal documentation in Tarlac province, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press conference held at Camp Crame, PNP-ACG chief Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang said the ACG operatives conducted a law enforcement operation on June 29 resulting in the arrest of three financiers and operators, 18 administrative staff, 43 head distributors, 19 distributors, and 11 agents who were facilitating both online and offline raffle draws. The operation was jointly conducted with the Police

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed an extensive investigation into the disappearance of ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight aficionados) to ensure those responsible for the alleged abduction and killing are held accountable, as confirmed by Malaca±ang on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro relayed that the President emphasized the need for a deep investigation to identify those involved and ensure accountability. This directive comes amidst recent developments in the ongoing case. Castro highlighted the role of the Department of Justice in verifying the testimonies and evidence provided by witnesses. She stressed the importance of corroborating witness