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Baguio: Officials from the Clark International Airport Authority (CIAC) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have expressed their commitment to advancing programs that ensure dignified mobility for persons with disabilities (PWDs). According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative was highlighted during a convention at the Baguio Health Services Office conference hall. Joseph Alcazar, CIAC president and CEO, emphasized the importance of inclusivity in public transport systems, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of equal opportunity for all citizens. The event, titled “Making public transport more safe and accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs),” is part of CIAC’s corporate social

Manila: Martha de la Paz, an outspoken trans woman, has shared her journey of embracing her identity and advocating for the rights of the trans community. She described her initial coming out as a gay boy during high school before fully recognizing her womanhood in college, emphasizing the importance of education, employment, and support from family and friends in her journey to self-expression and a career in public health. According to UN Women, de la Paz began her professional career at the Philippine Department of Health, where she was welcomed and supported by her colleagues. Her experiences there helped her

Angeles City: Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. assumed the top post of Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) in a ceremonial turnover of command here Monday, replacing Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo. In his inaugural address, Pe±ones laid down his leadership thrust, emphasizing swift response, accountability, and unity within the police force. According to Philippines News Agency, Pe±ones declared a commitment to a rapid response time, aiming for a five-minute response to incidents. He stressed the importance of availability and accessibility among all commanders, underscoring that public service demands urgency and cannot wait. The turnover ceremony was presided over by Lt.

Marawi City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday acknowledged steady progress in the government’s infrastructure rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City, noting that key facilities – including schools, a hospital, and a port – are nearing completion, years after the 2017 siege. During his visit to several project sites, Marcos emphasized the importance of sustained recovery work to restore essential public services to residents affected by the conflict. According to Philippines News Agency, among the sites inspected were the Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) in Barangay Sagonsongan, the Marawi City-Dansalan Integrated School, the Marawi General Hospital, and the Marawi Port. At

Manila: At least 11,592 struggling learners, parents, and poor college students in Eastern Visayas benefited this year from the expanded Tara, Basa! (Let’s Read) tutoring program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) this year. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative supported 1,512 college students serving as tutors and youth development workers (YDWs), 5,040 struggling readers, and 5,040 parents and guardians. Implemented in 132 public schools across Tacloban City, Ormoc City, and Samar province, the program addresses reading challenges while providing financial assistance to low-income college students. Qualified college students from poor families were tapped to tutor