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Washington: The National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of the Islands of Bermuda (PrivCom) have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at bolstering cooperation on personal data protection and cross-border enforcement. The signing took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the accord was signed in the presence of NPC Commissioner John Henry Naga and Deputy Privacy Commissioner Nerissa De Jesus, alongside PrivCom Privacy Commissioner Alexander White. Naga emphasized that the agreement facilitates cross-border data transfers

Balingasag: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to agricultural modernization, revealing that 150 rice processing systems have been constructed across the nation, with additional facilities slated for completion and construction starting this year. According to Philippines News Agency, during the launch and turnover of crucial agricultural support projects in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, President Marcos emphasized the administration’s goal to establish rice processing facilities in every major rice-producing province. This initiative aims to enhance productivity and boost farmer incomes. One of the significant facilities inaugurated was the Rice Processing System II, which is projected to increase milling

Manila: The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao will continue to bring rains across the island, the weather bureau said on Tuesday. Davao Region, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the rest of Mindanao will still experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms could also result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA added. Meanwhile, isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the

Manila: National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin announced the administrative relief of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Brig. Gen. Melecio Maddatu Buslig Jr. for failing to promptly report an incident involving a police officer accused of grave misconduct. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference at the QCPD headquarters in Camp Karingal, Aberin explained that Buslig did not immediately inform him about the misconduct, which had gone viral on social media. ‘He may have presumed that I was already aware of the incident. But cases like this should immediately be reported so

Manila: The local bourse sustained its gains for the second consecutive trading day on Tuesday, but the local currency closed flat against the greenback. The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) increased by 0.12 percent to 6,145.59 points, and the broader All Shares improved by 0.19 percent to 3,652.14 points. According to Philippines News Agency, except for the Financials index, which declined by 0.21 percent, the rest of the sectoral counters closed in the green territory. Winners were led by Mining and Oil, up by 1.82 percent; followed by Property, which rose by 0.84 percent; Holding Firms increased by 0.36