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Manila: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that an overhaul of traffic measures for the EDSA rehabilitation project will be released next week. During a meeting at the MMDA headquarters in Pasig City, MMDA Chair Romando Artes presented ‘final intervention measures’ to the 17 National Capital Region mayors comprising the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to gather their feedback. According to Philippines News Agency, the complete overhaul of EDSA’s traffic scheme is part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize public convenience. “With the expected decrease in lane capacity of EDSA, we are tasked to develop the final

Manila: Only individuals earning below the minimum wage are now eligible for financial assistance under the revised guidelines of the Ayuda sa Kapos at Kita Program (AKAP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced on Thursday. At a press briefing, Gatchalian said the changes align with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s veto message in the General Appropriations Act (GAA), ensuring more targeted interventions that promote long-term improvement for beneficiaries while preventing misuse. According to Philippines News Agency, the term previously used was ‘low income,’ but it has now been refined to ‘below minimum wage,’ making the

Manila: Senator Grace Poe on Thursday emphasized the critical role of print media in the fight against the proliferation of fake news, describing it as a “bastion of accountability and responsibility” in today’s fast-paced digital environment. According to Philippines News Agency, Poe, in a news release, underscored how traditional print journalism maintains ethical standards, particularly in fact-checking, while social media prioritizes speed and virality. She stated, “Print remains essential in media today because it is seen as a bastion of accountability and responsibility. Print media is trusted and can confidently brand itself as a guardian of truth.” Poe highlighted the

Manila: The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) is a perfect example of deals anchored on principles of inclusivity, equality, and social justice, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) said on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. made the remark in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the signing of the landmark peace pact between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Galvez also stressed that the CAB embodies the hopes and dreams of the Bangsamoro people, noting that it is a realization of their

Dasmari±as City: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), in collaboration with the Dasmari±as City government, is set to build a state-of-the-art prison facility aimed at drastically reducing the city’s current jail congestion rate from an overwhelming 3,333 percent to a more manageable 46 percent. According to Philippines News Agency, BJMP Chief Jail Director Ruel Rivera highlighted the new jail facility as a significant move towards alleviating overcrowding and ensuring humane conditions for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In his statement, Rivera emphasized the adverse effects of overcrowded cells on the physical and emotional well-being of inmates, stating that