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Manila: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has entered into a partnership with the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to implement solar energy solutions at two of its project sites. This strategic move is part of an effort to enhance energy resilience and sustainability within the public sector. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony where MMDA Chairman Don Artes emphasized that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PNOC aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to sustainable energy. Artes stated, “Together, we are embarking on projects that represent our shared vision for

Manila: Seven police officers assigned at the Manila Police District (MPD) are facing dismissal from the service after they were accused of extorting money from a 49-year-old man, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said on Tuesday. In a statement, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the police officers – a lieutenant, three staff sergeants, and three patrolmen, all detailed at the Anti-Drug Unit of Police Station 5 – were arrested inside the station in Ermita, Manila late Monday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the operation stemmed from the arrest of the complainant on June 20 based

Taguig city: The Philippine Army (PA) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of a six-week cyber warfare exercise in collaboration with the Australian Defense Force (ADF). The initiative was aimed at bolstering cyber defense and resilience through joint cyber operations. According to Philippines News Agency, the exercises, named “Joint Defense Forward Training Activity,” took place at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, running from mid-May until June 26. PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala stated that the exercises were essential for enhancing capabilities in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating sophisticated digital threats. The drills featured key activities such as

Laoag: Girls aged 9 to 14 years old in this city’s schools are encouraged to avail of the first dose of the free anti-human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a vaccination drive and screening being held at the Laoag Centennial Arena. The three-day event, from July 1 to 3, is spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon to ensure a safer and healthier future for the women and children of Ilocos Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, “With this initiative, we plan to vaccinate these 3,000 young girls with their first dose of HPV vaccine and later

Baguio city: The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) expressed confidence that the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will be able to obtain assistance from other regions to preserve and protect its environment. “We in the regional development council have been asking the Department of Energy to increase our share from the hydropower plants so that we have more to use for environment and forest protection effort,” Jose Dado, officer-in-charge of DEPDev-CAR, stated during a press conference marking the launch of the Cordillera Month celebration. According to Philippines News Agency, Dado emphasized that such a request requires congressional action and