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Manila: A women’s rights group on Monday sought administrative sanctions from the Supreme Court (SC) against a lawyer running for a congressional post due to remarks he made about single mothers during a campaign event. According to Philippines News Agency, women’s group Gabriela submitted a three-page letter to Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and the Justices of the high court. The letter highlighted that Atty. Christian Sia’s conduct, specifically his jokes made on stage at a rally, violated the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA). These violations include prohibitions against gender-based harassment and the requirement for lawyers to maintain dignified

Quezon City: Far Eastern University clinched the first semifinal slot in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament after outlasting University of the Philippines in a five-set thriller, 25-19, 25-21, 20-25, 29-31, 15-12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory marked FEU’s sixth consecutive Final Four appearance and their 12th straight win over UP, keeping them at the top of the standings with a 10-1 record. According to Philippines News Agency, Dryx Saavedra was instrumental in FEU’s success, scoring 29 points and reflecting on his readiness and maturity during the match. He emphasized the importance of being prepared for any

Manila: Be true leaders, not just holders of the “general” rank, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil advised 32 newly promoted star-rank officers. “We don’t just need generals in title — we need generals in character. Leaders who can inspire, influence and drive the PNP to become better each day,” Marbil said in a statement Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Marbil emphasized that the promotion of four major generals and 28 brigadier generals reflects the PNP’s strengthened commitment to strategic leadership, enhanced operational effectiveness, and deeper community engagement. “Their promotion is not merely about wearing new

Negros Occ: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in collaboration with the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), has initiated the nation’s first formal training program focused on sugarcane production. According to Philippines News Agency, TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez announced that an initial cohort of 25 trainees will participate in a four-month comprehensive course on Sugarcane Production NC (National Certificate) Level II. This program is the first of its kind in the country, with Negros chosen as the pilot location for the Sugarcane Production NC II TESDA training initiative. Benitez highlighted that the program is designed to

Manila: Authorities have arrested the alleged gunman behind the killing of a journalist from Laguna in 2005, the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) said on Sunday. In a statement, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced the arrest of the suspect, identified only as “Jalal,” in Barangay Poblacion, Sapad, Lanao del Norte on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, Jalal is accused of gunning down Robert Ramos, a reporter for the Katapat community paper, in Cabuyao in November 2005. Torre revealed that Jalal was considered a most wanted person on the national level with a