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Baguio City: The Igorot people’s concept of education as the best inheritance for a child is being eyed as a contributing factor to the high literacy rate in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). ‘Parents of learners in last mile schools, even if they cannot read, invest their time and whatever available resources to ensure that their children will be able to receive an education because they see it as the best inheritance or wealth they can leave to their children,’ Dr. Estela Cari±o, Department of Education in Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR), said during the 2nd Quarter Kapihan sa DepEd-CAR at

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced plans to implement labeling for retail pork by August. This initiative aims to inform consumers about the origin of the pork they purchase, distinguishing between locally produced and imported products. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. made this announcement during a market inspection at the Paco public market in Manila, highlighting the need for transparency in product labeling. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA is also instructing retailers to ensure proper ice provision for displayed frozen imported pork to maintain its quality and safety. The department is setting a maximum suggested retail

Manila: Filipino lawyer Jessica Agra has achieved a career-best ranking of No. 159 in the International Padel Federation (FIP) world rankings after advancing to the semifinal round of a Bronze category event in Bali, Indonesia, last Sunday. Agra and her Russian partner Alena Vasileva were defeated by the second seeds Ainize Santamaria Landa of Spain and Angelina Neizvestnaya of Russia, with scores of 1-6, 4-6. According to Philippines News Agency, Santamaria Landa and Neizvestnaya were unable to capture the title, losing to top seeds Carla Fito Fernandez and Patricia Araus Lopez of Spain, 1-6, 2-6, in the final match. Fito

Quezon City: Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso has been appointed as the new Deputy Executive Director of the Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center (CICC). Paraiso took his oath of office at the CICC head office, marking a new chapter for the agency as it expands its mandate under DICT Secretary Henry Aguda. According to Philippines News Agency, Paraiso’s appointment is set to bolster the agency’s role in not only investigating cybercrimes but also in policy development and digital public protection. The CICC’s expanded responsibilities align with the DICT’s broader goals of safe and inclusive digital

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is now reportedly seeking refuge in Germany following the denial of his asylum bid by the Netherlands. According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated in an interview that it is now up to Germany to decide on Roque’s asylum request. Remulla mentioned that the Philippine government would monitor the situation closely before considering filing an extradition case against Roque. Remulla explained that the possibility of extradition exists, but it may not be necessary as Roque’s passport is on the verge of