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Bacolod: The Extension Managers’ Council for Negros Island Region (EMC-NIR), the regional governing body for extension programs of state and local universities and colleges, is expected to improve research-based extension programs and promote other related initiatives in the new administrative region. ‘This new council’s innovation comes with extending memberships to local universities and colleges, which will improve research-based extension programs in NIR,’ EMC-NIR chairman and director of the Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU) Extension and Community Services Roger Ray Manzano said in a statement on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the EMC-NIR will be the first council in

Manila: Three weather systems will cause rains in some parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Davao Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen, and BARMM. According to Philippines News Agency, scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies will also prevail across the Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Romblon, and Palawan. The weather bureau said that moderate to heavy rains in the areas above could result in flash floods or landslides. Meanwhile, the northeast

Manila: A House leader on Monday warned resource persons that they could be cited in contempt if they attack or insult the proceedings after the chamber conducted a hearing on fake news and online disinformation. According to Philippines News Agency, House Committee on Public Accounts chair and Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Joseph Stephen Paduano cited House rules prohibiting post-hearing criticism. “Section 11 of our internal rules, Paragraph F – we will not allow discussions or attacking, insulting this committee hearing after the suspension of this hearing because you will be in violation. we will be forced to cite you in

Manila: The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) is trying to find out more information about PHP816 million worth of shabu seized at Calapan Port in Oriental Mindoro last week. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) led the operation on March 21. According to Philippines News Agency, a 43-year-old male suspect from Oton, Iloilo, was arrested during a random inspection and K-9 sweep, which revealed the drugs hidden in the compartment of his vehicle. PRO-6 director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky said in a media interview on Monday that they are coordinating with counterparts in Mimaropa for a possible interview

Manila: The latest batch of 44 agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is expected to help crack down on emerging trends in cybercrime, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Santiago mentioned that Batch 52 of the NBI Academy, composed of 32 lawyers, 10 accountants, and two licensed criminologists, will undergo training in information technology (IT) forensics from Australian experts. Santiago emphasized the importance of staying ahead in the fight against cybercrime, citing the expertise of Australian authorities in this field and a memorandum of agreement in place with them. Santiago also highlighted the