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Manila: Parts of the country, especially Luzon, will experience rain showers caused by a low pressure area (LPA) and the easterlies, the weather bureau said Tuesday. The LPA, located over the coastal waters of Corcuera, Romblon as of 3 a.m., is unlikely to develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. bulletin. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, and Bulacan. The easterlies will likewise cause scattered rains and thunderstorms

Apayao: The opening of a dialysis center at the Rural Health Unit (RHU) in the municipality of Conner in Apayao province is easing the burden of patients, now spared from traveling to the Cagayan Valley region for their regular treatment sessions. According to Philippines News Agency, the new facility, located at the Conner District Hospital, was launched on May 29 and officially opened its doors to the public on June 16. It is equipped with 15 dialysis machines and managed by trained personnel who serve patients from Conner and neighboring municipalities. Before the center’s opening, patients had to travel to

Cotabato City: The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) second-highest appointed official is firmly committed to moving forward with the first-ever parliamentary elections set in October. According to Philippines News Agency, in his privilege speech Monday night, BARMM Parliament Speaker Pangalian Balindong asserted that the transition period is ready to conclude. Thus, the regular election must be held as scheduled without delay. ‘I believe it is high time to give the Moro people the opportunity to shape their parliament by electing its members in the BARMM parliamentary elections this October,’ Balindong said. He noted that the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition

Tel Aviv: The Israeli government is working towards repatriating 17 Filipino officials stranded in Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has reached its fifth day. According to Philippines News Agency, Irit Savion Waidergorn, the deputy head of Israeli international aid agency MASHAV, mentioned that the officials are eager to return to the Philippines at the earliest opportunity. Waidergorn assured that the officials are safe and are being well taken care of, with provisions for accommodations, meals, and secure locations such as safe rooms and public shelters at their hotel. The group, primarily consisting of mayors, was in Israel

Manila: The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Season 2 in September promises to be better and more exciting. From four teams of five players each, Season 2 features five teams with six players each. They will vie in a point system round-robin format, each team facing the other teams at least three times leading up to the best-of-five finals. According to Philippines News Agency, joining the competition are Season 1 champion Taguig, Quezon City, Manila, Negros Occidental, and newcomer Makati. The drafting is set on July 29. “Season 1 was very successful. We were very happy. And we introduced the audience