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Manila: The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has emphasized the need to equip the public with adequate knowledge about climate change and its impact so that they can better respond to climate-induced disasters and adopt sustainable practices. According to Philippines News Agency, in observance of the 127th anniversary of Philippine independence on June 12, the CCC joined other government agencies in setting up booths at Rizal Park in Manila on June 10 and 11 to showcase their services. The CCC promoted its flagship policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at building a climate-resilient Philippines. “Our policies, programs, and initiatives are designed to

Pasay City: The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday issued a call to action for all stakeholders to promote practices and policies for safer roads. Speaking at the 2025 Road Safety Summit in Pasay City, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized that road accidents remain one of the top 10 causes of death among Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, about 12,000 Filipinos die due to road accidents annually. In 2024 alone, the DOH recorded more than 37,000 road accident-related injuries. Secretary Herbosa urged stakeholders to move forward with urgency and unity to renew the commitment to reduce road crash deaths

Hanoi: The Philippines is setting its sights on further advancement in the world volleyball rankings following a decisive win in the ongoing 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Vietnam. The team’s remarkable performance has propelled them from No. 56 to No. 46 in the FIVB rankings after an intense match against Chinese Taipei at the Dong Anh Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, the rise in rankings was buoyed by earlier victories over Mongolia, New Zealand, and Kazakhstan. The Filipino team is now preparing to face defending champion Vietnam in the finals, scheduled for 9 p.m.

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, emphasized the significance of enriching humanitarian content as a shared institutional and societal responsibility. This responsibility is particularly crucial for media institutions and digital content creators, given the UAE’s leadership support in equipping young Arab talent with advanced storytelling tools and skills related to humanitarian and development work. According to Philippines News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab highlighted that showcasing humanitarian efforts and developmental contributions is essential for fostering

Manila: About 1,574 internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon have vacated evacuation centers in various public schools in two local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental ahead of the opening of classes on June 16. According to Philippines News Agency, data released by the provincial government showed that in La Castellana, 463 individuals from Barangay Mansalanao and 214 individuals from Barangay Sag-ang returned home or moved to relocation sites outside the 6-km. permanent danger zone (PDZ). In a separate report, the city government of La Carlota indicated that 897 individuals also went back home on