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Negros Oriental: The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) has extended its enhanced police operations from the usual three days to an entire week, as disclosed by an official on Tuesday. This extension marks a significant change in policing strategy for the region. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for NOrPPO, indicated that the recent Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) took place from June 9 to 15 across the province. This extended duration aligns with a new directive from the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR), which was recently established. Polinar explained that this was the

Agoo: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Ilocos Region opened its newest satellite office in Agoo, La Union on Monday. DSWD regional information officer Kristine Sheila Amoroso said the new satellite office is strategically located at the new Agoo municipal hall. It is designed to serve beneficiaries from the second district of La Union who reside far from the regional office in San Fernando City. According to Philippines News Agency, the satellite office offers a range of services such as Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations, Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program, and other financial assistance

Manila: The Israeli government has committed to covering all hospitalization costs for Filipinos injured in the recent Iranian air raids, as confirmed by Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest data from the Philippine Embassy in Israel indicates that no Filipino fatalities have been reported in the attacks; however, seven individuals sustained injuries, including one who remains in critical condition. Ambassador Fluss emphasized that these individuals will receive financial assistance and full medical support similar to that provided to Israeli citizens. “All of them are in Israel and will get the support and

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday emphasized the importance of implementing a cost-sharing scheme with local government units and utilizing public-private partnerships (PPPs) to address deficiencies in school infrastructure and services across the nation. Gatchalian highlighted that such strategies could expedite improvements in schools, particularly in underserved regions. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian reiterated his previous proposals, advocating for public-private partnerships and a counterpart program where the national and local governments share the cost of constructing basic education facilities. He stressed the necessity of ensuring access to electricity, water, and internet along with classrooms to guarantee the safety, comfort,

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to work closely with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to emphasize the protection of civil liberties and the safeguarding of all Filipinos’ rights. In a meeting held at Malaca±ang with PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, President Marcos highlighted the importance of conducting lawful police operations while upholding human rights. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro shared that the President stressed the necessity for the PNP to collaborate with the CHR to ensure the protection of human rights. In a press briefing at