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Abu Dhabi: The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to increase cooperation in combating transnational and organized crime with the signing of a new security agreement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement late Wednesday, the department announced that the two governments signed the Agreement on Security Cooperation in Abu Dhabi during the official visit of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla to the UAE capital on April 21. According to Philippines News Agency, the bilateral agreement will facilitate the exchange of information and implementation of joint initiatives to

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has annulled the registration of the Pilipinas Babangon Muli party-list organization due to allegations of misrepresentation. The decision was based on findings that none of the party-list’s 10 nominees are residents of Region 4-A (Calabarzon), which the organization claims to represent. According to Philippines News Agency, the Comelec Second Division issued a 10-page ruling revealing that eight nominees reside in the province of Abra, one in Cagayan, and another in Quezon City. The absence of any nominees residing in the Calabarzon region disqualifies them from being considered bona fide members of a regional political

Manila: Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go is optimistic that Manila and Washington D.C. will arrive at mutually beneficial trade arrangements amid the new tariff policy of the US government. This optimism comes as Go announced his upcoming trip to the US for a tariff dialogue, although the date for the trip has yet to be disclosed. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shared that Go and Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque recently met with exporters, producers, manufacturers, consolidators, industry associations, and government officials. The meeting

Manila: CARMEN, SURIGAO DEL SUR The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Carmen, Surigao del Sur, has officially welcomed the completion of a PHP33-million evacuation center, aimed at providing shelter during calamities. According to Philippines News Agency, Carmen MDRRMO chief June Jaramillo stated that the new facility will serve as a safe haven for families, particularly those in vulnerable sectors, during natural disasters such as floods and landslides. The evacuation center, spanning an area of 1,250 square meters, includes sleeping quarters, gender-segregated restrooms, a dining area, and sinks with running water. The Department of Public Works and

Manila: The Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc. (PCFI) has announced its full support for the 11 senatorial candidates of the administration’s Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas in the upcoming 2025 elections. This endorsement follows a luncheon meeting hosted by PCFI, where Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, representing Lakas-CMD, urged approximately 40 party-list lawmakers to rally behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s chosen candidates. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez addressed the coalition members, emphasizing the importance of supporting the candidates aligned with President Marcos’ legislative agenda. Talino at Galing ng Pinoy (TGP) Party-list Representative Jose Teves Jr. and Barangay Health Workers Party-list