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Shariff aguak: Col. Sultan Salman Sapal has officially taken the reins as the new Director of the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office, succeeding Col. Ryan Bobby Paloma. Col. Giusseppe Geraldo, standing in for Bangsamoro Director Brig. Gen. Jeysen de Guzman, led the ceremonial turnover at Camp Datu Akilan. According to Philippines News Agency, in his acceptance speech, Sapal emphasized the importance of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III’s ‘5-minute response time’ initiative. This program is designed to revive the fundamental role of police service within the community. Sapal stated, “As your new provincial director, I am giving

Manila: The Supreme Court on Tuesday marked the beginning of the hybrid digital filing of certain petitions before the tribunal. According to Philippines News Agency, SC spokesperson Camille Ting announced that lawyers must first register and create an account on the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP) before they can electronically file their pleadings through the eCourt PH app. The cases covered by eFiling include petitions for review and certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, review of judgments and final orders of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Commission on Audit (COA) under Rule 64; petitions for certiorari,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is paying attention to public sentiment regarding the Philippines’ potential rejoining of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as indicated by Malaca±ang. This follows a recent survey by OCTA Research, conducted from April 22 to 24, which revealed that 57 percent of Filipinos support the idea of the Philippines returning to the ICC as a member state. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated in a press briefing that discussions on the matter have not yet taken place. While President Marcos has not mentioned rejoining the ICC, he is reportedly considering

Pasay city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the vital role of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in national security and disaster response during the PAF’s 78th founding anniversary celebration at Villamor Air Base. He pledged ongoing government support to enhance and modernize the service amidst ongoing regional threats and internal challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos lauded the PAF for its steadfast commitment to its mission and improving capabilities in securing the nation’s airspace and assisting civilian communities. He emphasized the PAF’s integral presence in defense and humanitarian operations, acknowledging its efforts in monitoring air and maritime

Western visayas: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implemented the cash-for-work program for persons with disabilities (CFW-PWD) under the “TheraFee” modality in four local government units in Western Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the pilot areas are Madalag with 24 beneficiaries and New Washington with 21, both in Aklan; nine from Bingawan, Iloilo; and 20 from Sibunag, Guimaras. The TheraFee initiative, in collaboration with the National Council on Disability Affairs, is designed for persons with disabilities (PWD) with permanent total disabilities, providing targeted assistance, care, and support. Under TheraFee, caregivers, who are the primary recipients, perform caregiving