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Albay: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the National Youth Commission (NYC) collaborated to lead a symposium aimed at educating the youth on combating fake news, with a particular focus on issues of national importance such as the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The event was held on Tuesday and attended by students from the University of Santo Tomas Legazpi. According to Philippines News Agency, PIA Director General Undersecretary Katherine de Castro highlighted the influential role of Filipino youth on social media in the battle against misinformation. She emphasized the importance of discerning the truth amidst the

Quezon City: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the owner and driver of a dump truck that rammed at least 16 concrete barriers on the EDSA Busway in Quezon City. The truck was reportedly en route to Taguig to deliver sand from Porac, Pampanga when the incident occurred. The driver admitted to falling asleep while driving. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, stated that an investigation into the circumstances of the accident near EDSA-Santolan is ongoing. Mendoza expressed the need to understand why such an accident occurred, emphasizing that it is unusual for

Manila: Far Eastern University sustained its impressive showing in the UAAP Season 87 rapid chess tournament to secure the top playoff seeds in three divisions at the Adamson Gym over the weekend. Oscar Cantela (Board 2) and Franklin Andes (Board 3) scored four points each in the boys division, while Lyn Getubig (Board 3) was also undefeated in four matches to put FEU-Diliman on top of the girls division. According to Philippines News Agency, in the men’s division, FIDE Master Mark Bacojo garnered 4.5 points after five rounds as the Tamaraws swept the elimination round with five consecutive wins. Angele

Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) announced on Tuesday that the ongoing series of live missile firing exercises is part of an initiative to familiarize naval personnel with their newly acquired missile platforms. These exercises aim to enhance the operational capabilities of the Navy by providing hands-on experience in missile operations. According to Philippines News Agency, PN spokesperson Capt. Benjo Negranza emphasized the importance of training in a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo. “We need to train so our personnel will know firsthand on firing these missiles, which are new capabilities,” Negranza stated. The exercises are scheduled to take place during

Manila: The launch of the value-added tax (VAT) refund mechanism for foreign tourists is a crucial step in positioning the Philippines as a premier travel destination in the region, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Tuesday. Gatchalian stated that the long-awaited measure is expected to spur tourism-driven development beyond urban centers, with tourists’ spending helping to fuel local economies, boost consumption, and create jobs. According to Philippines News Agency, the senator emphasized the importance of efficient and hassle-free implementation by the Department of Finance (DOF), noting that the success of the program lies in its execution. The implementing rules and regulations (IRR)