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Iloilo: The Schools Division of Iloilo will implement a community literacy project in support of the vision of the national government to improve the performance of learners. According to Philippines News Agency, Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ernesto Servillon Jr. announced that the ‘Kasimaryo Ko, Tudlo-an Ko’ (My Neighbor, I will Mentor) initiative will be rolled out in partnership with barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. This announcement followed a convergence meeting with stakeholders on June 26. The project was conceptualized to address the urgent need for literacy improvements, aligning with the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education

Quezon city: The suspect identified as ‘Alyas Totoy’ in connection with the disappearance of over 100 “sabungero” (cockfighting enthusiasts) should file an affidavit to help build the case against the police officers allegedly involved, the Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP IAS) said Tuesday. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP IAS Inspector General Brigido Dulay stated that if Totoy files an affidavit implicating police officers, including seven dismissed cops, they could proceed with filing a criminal case. According to Philippines News Agency, Dulay mentioned, “Wala pang inilalatag or inilalabas na affidavit itong sinasabing

Marikina city: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued the Certificate of Finality and the Entry of Judgment on the petition lifting the suspension of Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro’s proclamation, marking the reinstatement of his certificate of candidacy (CoC). This decision clears the way for Teodoro’s official proclamation as the elected congressional representative of Marikina City’s 1st District, following the May 2025 polls. According to Philippines News Agency, the Comelec’s certificate, dated July 1, declared the resolution immediately executory under the Comelec Rules of Procedure. The commission emphasized that the ruling became final and executory as no restraining order was issued

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is currently reviewing a comprehensive report submitted by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) on the Villar family-owned water concessionaire PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., following mounting consumers’ complaints against its services. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro revealed in a press briefing in Malaca±ang that LWUA’s submission includes a detailed folder and two balikbayan boxes containing documents related to PrimeWater’s operations. Castro emphasized that the report will be studied thoroughly and promptly to address the concerns of PrimeWater consumers. Castro also assured the public that

Pasay city: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has approved a PHP50 million grant to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to fund the ongoing deportation of foreign workers employed by illegal offshore gaming operators. In a statement Tuesday, PAGCOR announced that a memorandum of agreement was signed on June 30 at the PAGCOR Executive Office in Pasay City to formalize the funding arrangement. According to Philippines News Agency, the grant will be released in two tranches of PHP25 million each, with the first tranche disbursed during the ceremonial signing. PAGCOR chairperson and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco emphasized that