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Iloilo City: Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil led the launch of the technology-driven strategy of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) during his visit on Tuesday. PRO6 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky stated that the regional headquarters is setting a new strategic direction with innovative benchmarks for service delivery. According to Philippines News Agency, Gen. Marbil graced the launching of ‘PRO6 on TOP,’ a significant milestone for PRO6 as it embraces technology-oriented policing. This initiative has been praised by the chief PNP for its modern approach to community service. The “PRO6 on TOP” program

Quezon City: No major damage has been initially recorded from the magnitude 4.6 earthquake that jolted Quezon province and other areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, on Tuesday afternoon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the OCD cited data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) indicating that the quake was caused by a local fault in the Sierra Madre Range and is not connected to the West Valley Fault. At least 19 aftershocks had been recorded, it added. The situation remains under close watch. Authorities continue to urge the public to

Manila: Philippines and Dubai businesses are exploring partnerships to boost two-way trade and investments ahead of the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CEPA). Among the initial deals between the country and the United Arab Emirates is the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Taguig City on Tuesday. The MOU will facilitate collaboration to foster development and diversification of commercial exchanges and economic cooperation. According to Philippines News Agency, even before the agreement has been signed and has entered into force, the private sector from

Quezon: A magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Quezon on Tuesday, reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic quake struck 24 kilometers northwest of General Nakar at 12:17 p.m., with a depth of 10 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, the earthquake caused varying intensities of shaking across several areas. Intensity IV was felt in Makati, Manila, Marikina, San Pedro in Laguna, and Tanay in Rizal. Intensity III was reported in Navotas, Quezon City, Pasay City, San Juan, Taguig, Guiguinto, and Malolos in Bulacan, Palayan in Nueva Ecija, Mabalacat City in Pampanga, Angeles City, and Bi±an. Intensity

Manaoag: A pasalubong (souvenir) center, trade and investment facility, new road, and public market are among the ongoing infrastructure projects in Pangasinan’s faith tourism capital, Manaoag town, that are expected to provide a better visitor experience and more economic opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to Philippines News Agency, Manaoag Mayor Jeremy Rosario announced that the provincial government has acquired a four-hectare property near the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary of Manaoag, where a trade center featuring an intermodal bus terminal, government offices, and a small convention center is currently under construction. Mayor Rosario highlighted