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Abucay: The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office 3-Central Luzon has commenced the distribution of more than PHP348.75 million in Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) to over 62,000 families affected by Super Typhoon Carina in July 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, the ECT payouts began on Tuesday in the municipalities of Abucay in Bataan and in Arayat and Candaba in Pampanga, with plans to continue until the first week of July. This initiative follows the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., emphasizing the need for sustained support beyond the provision of immediate relief goods. Assistant Secretary

Cagayan de Oro: Filipino and Australian troops formally ended the first “Kasangga” bilateral exercise held in Mindanao on Tuesday. “The PA (Philippine Army) and the Australian Defense Force bolstered their bilateral defense partnership with the conclusion of the Philippine-Australia Army-to-Army Exercise (PAAE) ‘Kasangga’ 2025-1 at Montalvan Hall, Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on June 24, 2025,” PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a statement Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 140 from the PA’s 504th Combat Engineer Battalion, Combat Engineer Regiment, and selected troops from the 4th and 10th Infantry Divisions trained side

Davao: An initial 20-ton shipment of Cardava bananas to Saudi Arabia will depart on June 26, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) said Wednesday. The shipment, comprising 1,540 boxes of 13 kg. each, is expected to arrive in 35 days and is handled by GERB Golden Hands Corporation, an accredited exporter. According to Philippines News Agency, this export milestone is a result of the International Expo attended in Dubai last year, specifically the AGRA Middle East Exhibition. Macario Gonzaga, DA-11 regional director, mentioned in an interview that GERB Corp.’s participation in the expo facilitated the market linkage necessary

Legazpi: The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) has praised the creation of the Bicol Regional Federation of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers Association. This new federation aims to facilitate the sharing of effective disaster management practices within the region. According to Philippines News Agency, OCD-5 assistant regional director Jessar Adornado expressed that the federation is expected to improve assistance efforts, promote disaster response protocols, and ensure timely, coordinated responses across different provinces during emergencies. Adornado emphasized that the federation’s establishment would enhance collaboration among affected local government units and their neighboring towns, providing a better understanding

Manila: The House of Representatives’ prosecution panel has officially notified the Senate, which is functioning as an impeachment court, that it has adhered to all constitutional mandates in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. On Wednesday, the panel submitted a certification to the Senate confirming this compliance. According to Philippines News Agency, the panel also presented a Manifestation reiterating its unqualified entry of appearance, countering the conditional Entry of Appearance Ad Cautelam submitted by Duterte’s legal team. This submission, filed as a precaution, questions the jurisdiction of the impeachment court. The House panel’s submission included an enrolled copy of