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Bacolod: The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has completed massive rehabilitation and preventive maintenance activities in its two substations over the weekend to ensure uninterrupted and stable power supply for the May 12 polls. According to Philippines News Agency, the power firm stated that starting Monday, or two weeks before election day, ‘there will be no more scheduled power interruptions across its service areas to safeguard the smooth and uninterrupted conduct of the electoral process.’ Negros Power serves consumers in the cities of Bacolod, Bago, Talisay, and Silay, as well as the municipalities of Murcia and Don Salvador

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday pushed for digital innovation and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure inclusive education among learners with disabilities in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said this initiative will help ’empower and support’ learners through more accessible learning resources. ‘The Department is fully committed to harnessing technology not only for instruction but also for decision-making, resource planning, and inclusive service delivery,’ he said. These initiatives include expanded access to Special Education (SPED) resources through the conversion of SPED Centers to Inclusive Learning Resource Centers (ILRCs), with plans

Ilocos Norte: A police-led bloodletting activity here on Monday yielded 39 bags of blood that would be helpful for patients battling dengue, undergoing dialysis, or receiving cancer treatments. “A total of 17,550 cc of assorted blood or equivalent to 39 bags of blood were gathered from 39 volunteer donors composed of uniformed personnel and civilians,” Maj. Sheryll Guzman, chief of the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Community Affairs and Development Unit, said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the activity, dubbed “Dugong Bayani (Hero’s Blood),” was spearheaded by the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) in partnership with the

Makati City: Addressing risks and reinforcing economic resilience remain the government’s top priorities to ensure that the country is on the path to sustainable development, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said. According to Philippines News Agency, in his speech at the High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries in Makati City, Balisacan stated that while the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing among emerging and middle-income economies, the government is aware of uncertainties in the global economy. He indicated that the country is well-positioned to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2026, given there are no major external shocks and

Vancouver: Senators expressed grief and outrage on Monday over the deadly car-ramming incident during a Filipino street festival in Vancouver, Canada, that killed and injured several people celebrating Lapu-Lapu Day Saturday night. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate President Francis Escudero conveyed his thoughts and prayers to the victims of the incident, describing it as a “dastardly” act against Filipinos gathered for a peaceful celebration. He emphasized the need for Canadian authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and urged the Philippine Consulate and embassy officials to provide all possible assistance to the victims and their families. Senate Deputy Minority