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Negros Oriental: The Police Regional Office for the Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) will augment its presence in Negros Oriental to ensure security and smooth conduct of the May 12 elections. Negros Oriental currently has a little over 1,400 police officers assigned to election-related duties. About 300 more will be deployed to the province, PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Thomas Ibay said during a Regional Joint Security Control Center (RJSCC) meeting on Monday. They will arrive three days before the May 12 polls. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Thomas Ibay stated, “We will be deploying additional personnel from

Davao City: The government’s flagship infrastructure program hit a significant milestone on Monday with the breakthrough of the 2.3-kilometer northbound tunnel of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP). In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said a ceremonial breakthrough was held at the North Portal in Barangay Waan, Davao City to mark the completion of tunnel excavation works for the two-lane northbound tube. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who graced the event, said the tunnel breakthrough “is more than a civil engineering triumph.” “It represents a bold step in

Zamboanga City: Two prominent sports figures in Zamboanga City could be in line to take over the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) franchise that would be left behind by Terrafirma after the ongoing 49th season. The Zamboanga Valientes hinted at the takeover on Monday after announcing that they are talking with PBA officials regarding the franchise sale. According to Philippines News Agency, a “mutual agreement” has been forged, and the impending franchise sale is now up for approval by the PBA board of governors. “Owning a team in the PBA would yet be another milestone for the city and people of

Beijing: The Philippine Embassy in Beijing has extended an invitation to German businesses operating in China to explore investment opportunities in the Philippines, particularly in the sectors of agriculture and automotive, including electric vehicles. According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy, alongside the Philippine Trade and Investment Center, presented these opportunities during an exclusive forum organized in collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce in North China and the AHK Greater China Diversification Desk on April 28. Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz highlighted the strategic location of the Philippines as a gateway to the ASEAN market and global trade

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday discussed ‘better solutions’ to counter the economic impact of the tariffs imposed by the United States (US). According to Philippines News Agency, Ishiba addressed the status of the global economy and the challenges posed by US tariff measures during a joint statement after the bilateral meeting at Malaca±an Palace in Manila. He highlighted the impact these tariffs have on the multilateral free trade regime and the world economy, particularly in light of the reciprocal retaliations between the United States and China. Ishiba suggested that there are