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Bacolod: The Department of Labor and Employment-Western Visayas (DOLE-6) is urging companies and recruitment agencies to increase their hiring efforts during the 2025 Kalayaan Job Fair at SM City Bacolod on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE-6 Regional Director Sixto Rodriguez Jr. announced in a press briefing on Wednesday that the job fair will offer 10,386 vacancies, welcoming not only those seeking new employment but also fresh college graduates, high school graduates, and technical-vocational completers. Rodriguez expressed optimism about higher placements similar to the May 1 event, where many were hired on the spot. He encouraged participating agencies to

Manila: The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Wednesday issued guidelines on the processing of personal data collected using body-worn cameras and similar devices for the protection of personal data and data privacy rights. According to Philippines News Agency, NPC Commissioner John Henry Naga stated that the guidelines aim to ensure that technologies meant to enhance transparency and accountability do not come at the cost of unwarranted surveillance or intrusion of privacy. He emphasized the increasing complexity in balancing public safety, personal expression, and individual privacy with the growing use of body-worn cameras across various sectors, including law enforcement, private security,

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a stern warning to private security training agencies, cautioning them against the use of police personnel images in their advertisements and promotional materials. According to Philippines News Agency, the directive is outlined in memorandum advisory no. 020, dated May 27, 2025. The advisory prohibits the use of images of both uniformed and non-uniformed PNP personnel in various promotional formats such as flyers, brochures, banners, and online posts. The PNP emphasized that such practices could mislead the public by creating a false impression of official endorsement or affiliation with the PNP. The PNP

San Remigio: The Commission on Human Rights in Western Visayas (CHR 6) has called upon child development workers (CDWs) in the province of Antique to take on the role of protection advocates for children. Christopher Monta±o, the chief of the Human Rights Promotion Division at CHR 6, emphasized the importance of CDWs in reminding local councils for the protection of children (LCPC) to enforce laws that safeguard the welfare of children. According to Philippines News Agency, Monta±o, who also serves as the vice chair of the sub-committee for the welfare of children under the Regional Development Council, delivered this message

Bayugan City: The Bureau of Internal Revenue District 104 (BIR District 104) in Bayugan City on Wednesday recognized the Agusan del Sur provincial government for collecting PHP171 million in withholding taxes in 2024. Revenue district officer Lisa Tomaneng presented a plaque of appreciation to Governor Santiago Cane Jr., commending the provincial government’s achievement. According to Philippines News Agency, the agency acknowledged the provincial government’s support in achieving their collection goal for 2024. The provincial government information office highlighted this recognition in a statement issued on Wednesday. The provincial government has committed to continue intensifying its withholding tax collection efforts to