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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

Iloilo: Key stakeholders from the public and private sectors are expected to unveil initiatives that drive inclusive growth and innovation in Western Visayas during the series of events lined up for the Iloilo Business Month 2025. The events running from July until August anchors on the theme ‘Empowering Possibilities, Elevating Progress’ that seeks to position Iloilo as a rising hub for business leadership and transformation. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo chapter president engineer Fulbert Woo emphasized that the business month touches all sectors that evolve in the business ecosystem. Woo expressed hope

Northern samar: Northern Samar 2nd District Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has introduced a bill aimed at institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) across all local government units in the country. Ongchuan’s House Bill 602 seeks to amend Republic Act 7160, formally known as the Local Government Code of 1991, to ensure the permanent placement of LEDIPOs in provincial, city, and first- and second-class towns. For the third to sixth class towns, the appointment of LEDIPOs will remain optional, Ongchuan said in a statement Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ongchuan emphasized the need for a