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Manila: Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado on Wednesday said he is leaving it to the Senate to investigate the alleged corruption within the bureau. In a statement, Viado said he has instructed BI personnel to “extend their fullest support and cooperation” to the probe being sought by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. “At present, our staff continue to prepare the documents that will be needed at the prospective hearings at the Senate,” Viado said. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian has filed Senate Resolution 1381 seeking an inquiry into the allegations of corruption and misconduct raised by a group

La Castellana: The Department of Education-Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring continuous learning in areas affected by the ongoing unrest of Mt. Kanlaon. In a report on Wednesday, the DepEd Schools Division of Negros Occidental said Regional Director Ramir Uytico led the discussion of plans to address the impacts of the volcanic eruption during the coordination meeting held at La Castellana National High School on Tuesday, the first in a series of engagements scheduled with the five affected schools divisions. According to Philippines News Agency, Uytico stressed the need for a unified response, emphasizing that at

Manila: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has confirmed that its plans to acquire multi-role fighters (MRFs) remain intact as part of its modernization program. This announcement comes despite the approval for procuring an additional 12 brand-new FA-50 aircraft from South Korea, which are more sophisticated than their predecessors. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo emphasized that the acquisition of MRFs is crucial for the country’s defense needs. “Of course, the plans or the proposal to acquire MRFs are still pending and still part of our plans because we still need more,” Castillo stated during a

Manila: The Senate Impeachment Court on Wednesday called on parties involved in the looming trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to direct their attention towards preparing their legal arguments rather than casting doubt on the court’s authority and process. Court spokesperson Regie Tungol emphasized that the Senate, as the sole body empowered by the Constitution to try impeachment cases, deserves respect and not accusations that could undermine its credibility. According to Philippines News Agency, Tungol questioned the motives behind criticizing the impeachment court, suggesting that such criticisms threaten the court’s credibility. He explained that expressions of opinion from senator-judges are

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has cancelled the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list group for failing to meet the requirements of publication and public hearing. “The Commission Second Division canceled the registration of Duterte Youth by a vote of 2-1,” Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said in an interview on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the ruling stemmed from a 2019 case filed by four youth leaders challenging Duterte Youth’s registration for failing to comply with publication and hearing processes, which are required under the 1987 Constitution and the Party-list System Act. The 25-page decision, promulgated