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Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday expressed support for the plan to tap beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced (TUPAD) as workers in the government-subsidized Kadiwa stores. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press conference, Presidential Communications Officer and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro lauded the signing of the memorandum of agreement between the DOLE and the Department of Agriculture (DA) on the hiring of TUPAD workers for the wider rollout of Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) outlets. ‘Maganda po ang adhikain ng MOA (The goal of the MOA is good),’ Castro said. ‘Kaya

Caraga: The Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Program (DA-PRDP) has provided an update on the implementation of 22 approved infrastructure projects and three enterprise development sub-projects in the Caraga Region, valued at PHP4.6 billion and PHP374.6 million, respectively. In an interview on Tuesday, Rene Morales, deputy project director of the DA-PRDP in Caraga, noted that these ongoing sub-projects, initiated in 2014, are expected to be completed by 2029. According to Philippines News Agency, of the 22 infrastructure sub-projects, seven are located in Surigao del Sur, totaling PHP1.04 billion; five in Surigao del Norte (PHP929.1 million); three in Agusan del

Pandan: Residents of Pandan, Catanduanes are benefiting from improved transportation and accessibility following the completion of the Hiyop-Pinagtabawan-Baldoc Road by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH Regional Director Virgilio Eduarte stated that the completed road connects the barangays of Hiyop, Pinagtabawan, and Baldoc, making it easier for residents to transport goods and access essential services. “The construction or upgrading of roads stimulates local businesses and boosts the tourism industry, contributing to economic growth and overall progress in rural areas,” Eduarte said in a statement. The 2.32-km road was funded under the 2025

Manila: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced its partnership with Lufthansa Systems and Pratt and Whitney to boost the airline’s operational efficiency. Both partnerships were signed at the Paris Air Show. According to Philippines News Agency, Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine suite was selected for its advanced capabilities in flight operations, crew planning, rostering, and real-time disruption management. CEB’s chief executive officer Mike Szucs stated that the partnership is crucial for scaling operations by investing in internal infrastructure with world-class systems to enhance safety, operational resilience, and crew wellbeing as the airline grows its fleet and expands its network. The operations control

Vigan: Regional fans will be treated to action-packed matches in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Tour starting in Vigan, Ilocos Sur on Sunday. Akari takes on Cignal at 4 p.m. while Creamline battles Capital1 at 6:30 p.m. The teams will swap rivals on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the pre-season tour will move to Batangas City on June 28, with Choco Mucho meeting Galeries Tower and Nxled taking on Petro Gazz in the second match. It will be the Angels against the Highrisers and the Flying Titans against the Chameleons the following day. PVL president Ricky Palou emphasized the