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Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) First Division has directed its Law Department to carry out an investigation into Lino Edgardo Cayetano, a defeated congressional candidate from Taguig, for a potential violation of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC). According to Philippines News Agency, the investigation arises from a resolution promulgated on June 18, 2025, and released to the media on Tuesday. Although the petition to cancel Cayetano’s certificate of candidacy (COC) was declared “moot and academic” following his election defeat, the resolution emphasized that this does not eliminate the criminal liability related to alleged false statements made in his COC.

Antique: The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is now accepting applications for the educational scholarship grant for children of coconut farmers in Antique. PCA Division Chief I for Aklan/Antique Gregory Te±oso III stated that applications are being accepted from June 23 until July 31 for those who wish to pursue college education. According to Philippines News Agency, there are 62 scholarship slots available throughout Western Visayas, including in Antique province. To qualify, applicants must meet certain academic criteria, including a general weighted average based on their chosen degree program, an 80 percent general weighted average or its equivalent for the previous

Baguio: The Filipino saying ‘may pera sa basura’ (there is money in trash) has been proven true many times. Aside from livelihood, one’s garbage can also be a treasure to others. ‘Encourage individuals to share and declutter with a purpose. Donate pre-loved materials, preferably items that are in good condition and reusable,’ the city government posted on the Public Information Office Facebook page Tuesday. The post is part of the city’s circular economy, which is based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way. According

Roxas City: A power bank exploded at the Roxas Airport in Capiz province on Tuesday, but no injury was reported, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the 72,000 milliampere-hour power bank was detected inside the baggage of a Manila-bound passenger during initial screening. It exceeded the 160-watt-hour allowable capacity for power banks on board an aircraft, the CAAP said. The owner, according to CAAP, initially claimed that the power bank was allowed on her inbound flight but eventually agreed to hand it to a companion outside the terminal. “While arrangements were being

Manila: The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) is intensifying its efforts to reduce tobacco and vape consumption in the region while encouraging the public to adopt healthier lifestyles as part of National No Smoking Month. As part of these efforts, DOH-5 said it is conducting an ongoing integrated training on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) until Friday. This training aims to equip healthcare workers in the region with the skills necessary to promote healthy living and effectively manage NCDs at the community level. According to Philippines News Agency, DOH-5 remains committed to achieving a 100 percent