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Cebu: Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific completed an aircraft turnaround at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Tuesday, fully using zero-emission electric ground support equipment (GSE). This achievement marks a significant step in the airline’s efforts towards sustainable aviation. According to Philippines News Agency, every aspect of the flight preparation, from loading bags and cargo to refueling, boarding, and pushback, was powered entirely by electric GSE. This initiative reflects the Gokongwei-led carrier’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting airports with similar sustainability goals. “This milestone shows our strong commitment to decarbonizing our operations and supporting airports that share the

Quezon City: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday expressed dismay over the failure of candidates to remove their campaign materials past the deadline of five days after the May 12 elections. “We said that five days after the election, they (campaign materials) should be removed. Now it’s been more than five days,” Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said during the inspection of the disposal of campaign materials at the Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility in Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia warned the candidates that they may be held criminally liable for not complying with the law, noting that

Manila: The weather bureau on Tuesday said it has been monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. As of 3 a.m., the LPA was located 295 kilometers south southeast of Kalayaan, Palawan, and embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA is unlikely to develop into a cyclone in the next 24 hours, but it will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across Palawan. The same weather condition is forecast across Mindanao, Western Visayas, and Negros Island due to the ITCZ. Scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by the easterlies will

Davao de Oro: The Philippines’ first TESDA-accredited Jewelry Training Center in Monkayo, Davao de Oro now offers National Certificate II (NC II) assessments for fine jewelry production, officials said Tuesday. In a statement, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-11 (Davao Region) said the PHP1.3 million facility – a partnership between DOST-11, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Monkayo local government unit – represents the country’s first standardized certification program for jewelry craftsmanship. According to Philippines News Agency, the center officially launched its NC II assessment on March 26, eight years after Typhoon Pablo destroyed the original training

Vienna: National Police Commission (Napolcom) Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan highlighted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 2025 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP) at the 34th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna, Austria. According to Philippines News Agency, Calinisan shared during his speech on the opening day of the event that President Marcos Jr. has approved the 2025 NCPP, which is strategically aligned with the Philippine Development Plan and national security goals. He emphasized that the plan reflects the country’s dedication to fostering a safer, rules-based society through a comprehensive