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Manila: The Philippines has taken a significant step in the global fight against plastic pollution by signing an international declaration alongside 94 other nations. This collective effort calls for the establishment of an effective treaty aimed at ending the widespread issue of plastic pollution. According to Philippines News Agency, the joint declaration, known as the ‘Nice Call for an Ambitious Treaty on Plastic Pollution,’ was unveiled during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France. The declaration, launched on the conference’s second day, advocates for a ‘global target’ to curtail the production and consumption of primary plastic polymers. It

Bacolod: Religious and labor leaders called on Negrenses to stay vigilant on the developments after the Senate remanded the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. According to Philippines News Agency, Rev. Fr. Julius Espinosa, director of the Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center, emphasized the need for vigilance and awareness in the pursuit of justice during his radio program on Wednesday. He delivered a message at a vigil and signing event organized by the multi-sectoral group Tindog Negrosanon at the San Sebastian Cathedral on Tuesday night, urging the senators to fulfill their constitutional

Baguio City: The Department of Education in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) has established assistance centers to tackle issues faced by learners and parents in anticipation of the school year commencing on June 16. According to Philippines News Agency, Cyrille Gaye Miranda, head of the DepEd Regional Public Affairs Unit, shared that the Public Assistance Command Centers (PACCs) are being set up to address common concerns such as enrollment issues, the collection of enrollment and ‘Brigada Eskwela’ fees, lack of available slots, and school record problems. These centers are launched annually to coordinate efforts across different levels of the educational

Manila: The possible dismissal of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte will have no negative impact on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Malaca±ang said on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stressed that the President has nothing to do with the impeachment complaint filed against Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Palace press briefing, Castro maintained that Duterte’s case now lies in the hands of Congress. ‘So, wala po tayong nakikitang anumang negative impact na mangyayari sa Pangulo dahil hindi po siya kasama sa anumang pagtatagisan ng talino sa debate dito sa Senado (we do not

Manila: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has released a total of 2,950 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from April 1 to June 11, bringing to 23,579 the number of PDLs released under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, among those released were 248 from the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City; four from CIW Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm; 42 from CIW Mindanao; 469 from Davao Prison and Penal Farm; 356 from Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm; 134 from Leyte Regional Prison; 1,204 from New Bilibid Prison; 180 from Sablayan Prison